So you just finished watching some epic movie or reading a book that moved you, and you’re like, “OMG, I feel this in my soul.” But when someone asks why, you just blink and say, “I dunno, it was just powerful.” Honey… hate to break it to you, but that might be subliminal messaging doing a sneak attack on your subconscious. You just got spiritually side-eyed by the enemy and didn’t even notice.
Let’s talk about it.
What Even Are Subliminal Messages?
Subliminal messages are like that fake friend who compliments your outfit while secretly plotting your downfall. They slip past your conscious brain (the part of you that’s like “I know what’s going on”) and whisper shady little ideas straight into your subconscious like, “Hey bestie, compromise your values!” 😘
They can show up in three main ways:
Visuals: Creepy background images, symbols, or things you don’t even notice, but your subconscious is like “got it!”
Symbolism: Random objects or characters that seem innocent but low-key represent ideas totally opposite to God’s truth.
Language + Themes: Repetitive phrases, dark humor, twisted “morals” that mess with your values without you even clocking it.
And the worst part? You’ll think you just really connected with the story. Yikes.
“For Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:14
Yeah. He doesn’t show up with horns and a pitchfork. He shows up in your favorite Netflix binge, dressed like emotional depth.
The Conscious Mind = The Front Desk Girl
Your conscious mind is like the cute receptionist of your brain. She greets the obvious stuff: characters, dialogue, plot twists, explosions, love triangles. You know, the stuff you see.
Like in The Lion King, you’re following Simba’s little drama-filled journey from Hakuna Matata to crown king. It’s giving redemption arc. You love to see it.
The Subconscious Mind = The Shady PR Manager Behind the Scenes
Meanwhile, your subconscious is backstage absorbing everything else: the colors, the sounds, the vibes, the themes, the “circle of life” mantras that low-key reek of reincarnation vibes.
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
— 1 Peter 5:8
A lion. Not a coincidence. (Simba, we love you, but also… 👀)
Why It Hits So Hard
Subliminal cues shape how you feel and think — even if you don’t realize it:
Emotional Manipulation: You cry during a scene but can’t explain why. It’s the music, the colors, the slow-mo… You’ve been played.
Associations: Rewatch a show and realize you’ve started loving that “edgy villain” character who, fun fact, is a total narcissist. Cute.
Behavioral Influence: Watch enough stories glamorizing sin and suddenly you’re like “Maybe lying isn’t that bad.” Girl. No.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:2
Translation: Just because it’s trending doesn’t mean it’s truth. Not everything that slaps is safe.
So, Like, Why Should You Care?
Because Satan doesn’t come at you head-on. He’s subtle. He’s smart. And he uses entertainment like a Trojan horse. While you’re watching for the plot, he’s planting lies in your heart dressed up as “good storytelling.”
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.”
— John 10:10
And honestly? That emotional resonance you felt? That’s how he steals truth — one mood swing at a time.
If You Didn’t Get the Hint, Here It Is…
Don’t just consume stuff with your eyes half-closed. Wake up your spiritual senses. Question the message. Pray before you watch. Protect your mind like it’s your most expensive Prada bag — because, honestly, it is.
Not everything deep is divine. Not every “vibe” is virtuous. Test the spirit behind the story.
“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”
— 1 John 4:1
Some stories are just stories. But some are sugar-coated sermons from the enemy. And that’s not fetch.
Anyway, time for this Byrd to fly. Bye Bye Now.