Frozen

Most people have probably seen the movie Frozen by now. And if you haven't, you
have most likely heard someone singing in a shrill voice the hit song 'Let it go.' In fact,
that song is what I am writing about. My purpose in writing this is not to condemn
anyone who enjoys this song, but rather to provoke some thought about what Elsa is
really saying. After I saw Frozen for the first time, I found myself singing 'Let it go' a lot.
After singing it half a dozen times I started listening to the words. For example:

"It's time to see what I can do
To test the limits and break through
No right no wrong no rules for me
I'm free"

Elsa's definition of freedom is being her own boss. From the Bible, we know that true
freedom comes only through serving Christ.

John 8:31‐32
"So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, 'If you abide in my word, you are truly
my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.' "

1 Peter 2:16
 "Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover‐up for
evil, but living as servants of God."

John 8:36
 "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."

2 Corinthians 3:17 
"Now The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of The Lord is, there
is freedom."

The context of 'Let it go' is that Elsa's parents, the king and queen of Arendale kept her
shut in her room, away from anyone since she almost killed her sister with her magical
freezing powers. The king and queen fear that she may cause too much damage with
her nerves‐activated powers. Several years later, the princess's parents are killed in a
shipwreck. On the day Elsa is old enough to become Queen of Arendale, Elsa gets
nervous and accidentally almost kills the Duke of Weselton. Fearing for her life, Elsa
runs to the North Mountain where she builds herself an ice castle while singing 'Let it
go.' In rebellion to her parent's wishes she sings:

"Don't let them in, don't let them see
Be the good girl you always have to be
Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know
Well, now they know
Let it go, let it go
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn away and slam the door."

Elsa was in total rebellion to any authority.
Even if it was wrong for her parents to seclude her, Elsa should not have run away.
Parents aren't perfect, but the Bible still commands us to obey them.
Matthew 15:4a "For God commanded, 'Honor your father and your mother.'"
One thing I struggle with is that Elsa's rebellion is never shown to be what it is. She acts
like the victim, and is indifferent to her sin. In addition, her rebellion is fluffily painted
over by singing the following lines.

"Let it go, let it go,
I am one with the wind and sky
Let it go, let it go,
You'll never see me cry

Here I stand
And here I'll stay
Let the storm rage on

...I'm never going back,
The past is in the past

Let it go, let it go
And I'll rise like the break of dawn
Let it go, let it go
That perfect girl is gone

Here I stand
In the light of day
Let the the storm rage on,
The cold never bothered me anyway."

This song has such a catchy tune that I wish it had a better message!
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is
just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any
excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."