“You shall have no other gods before me. “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. Deuteronomy 5:7-8(NIV;#Bible Gateway)
That one eyed monster that takes a prominent place in many of our home living areas as if it is a statue of Jesus. Most people know I mean, the televison set. Right there smack dab in the middle of everything beckonoing you to turn it on. So many choices await you both good and bad.
Do an experiment and take note one week of how much time is wasted in front of this monster. I am not saying it is entirely bad but truly it has become a god in most American homes taking the place of conversation, interaction and fun games. I applaud those families I know who have chosen to not place a television in the home at all. It can be a useful tool but should not end up being a babysitter or time waster from other things that need to be done.
Perhaps the TV is not your issue but are there other 'gods' beckoning you and crying out for your attention? Start today to get in the habit of having quiet itme with the Lord and realizing that what you watch is shaping you whether you think so or not. A verse in Phillipians 4:8 reminds us "whatever is pure.....think on these things". Take time to read the entire verse. Now go say goodbye to that monster and tune into things that build up your spirit and contribute to helping others.
PRAYER: Your name Lord is above every other name. Your ways are higher and greater than anything. Forgive me whenI have spent more time watching mindless television than I have spent in your presence. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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