I live with four other Christian guys in a house. We didn't all know each other when we moved in, but we're starting to get along pretty well.
One of my roommates plays video games. A lot. He used to come straight home from work and play video games, and all he would do is work, play, and sleep. Now he lost his job (got laid off) and all he does is play video games all day (aside from the occasional day once or twice a week where he spends a few hours job hunting). He rarely goes to church anymore; typically once a month. When he did have a job, he would use all his excess money to buy video games; saving no money and also giving none of it to the church.
Here is the problem; he gets really angry playing the video games. I constantly hear him from across the house yelling at other players on the game or yelling about glitches in the game itself. He's always like "Oh COME ON...WHATS YOUR FLIPPIN PROBLEM?!" or "THE OTHER PLAYERS ARE IDIOTS" and proceeds to explain verbally why he feels so wronged by the game/other players (to anyone within earshot).
I've asked him if he thinks it's a good use of his time to be playing video games so much and he justifies it by saying it's something he likes to do, so it's no less of a waste of time as doing something social. I feel that social relationships are an important thing and much more spiritually beneficial than playing video games, but he does not agree.
I feel like this obsession is spiritually unhealthy for him, and that it is the main thing that causes him to be so angry, unsocial, and greedy with his money. I would really appreciate some advice as to what I should do to help him.
One of my roommates plays video games. A lot. He used to come straight home from work and play video games, and all he would do is work, play, and sleep. Now he lost his job (got laid off) and all he does is play video games all day (aside from the occasional day once or twice a week where he spends a few hours job hunting). He rarely goes to church anymore; typically once a month. When he did have a job, he would use all his excess money to buy video games; saving no money and also giving none of it to the church.
Here is the problem; he gets really angry playing the video games. I constantly hear him from across the house yelling at other players on the game or yelling about glitches in the game itself. He's always like "Oh COME ON...WHATS YOUR FLIPPIN PROBLEM?!" or "THE OTHER PLAYERS ARE IDIOTS" and proceeds to explain verbally why he feels so wronged by the game/other players (to anyone within earshot).
I've asked him if he thinks it's a good use of his time to be playing video games so much and he justifies it by saying it's something he likes to do, so it's no less of a waste of time as doing something social. I feel that social relationships are an important thing and much more spiritually beneficial than playing video games, but he does not agree.
I feel like this obsession is spiritually unhealthy for him, and that it is the main thing that causes him to be so angry, unsocial, and greedy with his money. I would really appreciate some advice as to what I should do to help him.
Another good idea would be to invite him for a walk or a bite to eat, get him away from the games and be his friend. Talk, encourage, and be transparent. If all else fails, the secret weapon for any guy would be trying to find him a love intrest. Do you know anyone that may be capatable for him? Just make sure she's going to be a positive influence in bringing him closer to God. Just don't give up on him and be positive. Negatism will only deter a person.
