The Influence of TV on Christians
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Ephesians 5:15,16 (NIV) "Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil."
Deuteronomy 6:6,7 "And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."
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Luke 12:15 "(Jesus) said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth."
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Matthew 12:36,37 "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."
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The Influence of TV on Christians Important areas of concern . . . Time Materialism Bad language Immorality
Matthew 5:28 "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart."
1 Corinthians 15:33 (NASV) "Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals.""
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Romans 12:17-19 "Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."
The Influence of TV on Christians Important areas of concern . . . Time Materialism Bad language Immorality Violence
The Influence of TV on Christians Important areas of concern . . . Time Materialism Bad language Immorality Violence Other harmful effects
Psalms 122:1 "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord."
The Influence of TV on Christians What should we do? Watch what is most consistent with biblical principles of conduct Watch adult programming with your children Discourage TV watching by only having one TV set Limit the amount of time that you and your family watch TV Never turn the TV on for “background” noise Consider turning the TV off completely -- either temporarily or permanently
Matthew 5:29,30 "And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell."
Proverbs 6:27,28 "Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?"