Today I want to discuss why I believe Christians should be careful of what kind of Television/Video games they watch/play, as well as how often they enjoy them.
Point # 1 We are not to regard those that have familiar spirits or seek after wizards (Lev 19:31). Do you watch shows that feature the hero's as wizards/witches such as Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Bewitched, etc. Do you enjoy Magic shows? What about Ghost hunters? (Deut 18:10-12).
As Christians we are to hate evil. (Psa 97:10, Pro 8:13).
Point # 2 Do you watch shows or play games for the violence?
What does scripture teach about those that love violence?
(Psa 11:5)
Point # 3 As believers we should be careful of what we set before our eyes especially if it's wicked or even just vanity.
(Psa 101:3, 119:37, Isa 33:15-17)
Point # 4 We must not spend too much time in front of the TV because abundance of Idleness is iniquity (Ezek 16:49). I could be more understanding if it was something educational, but 5 hrs a day bingeing on teenage mutant ninja turtles...uh,no.
Point # 5 Immodesty runs rampant in many TV shows and movies nowadays, causing a lot of temptation (Matt. 5:28)
Point # 6 Is what you are watching considered redeeming or wasting time (Eph 5:16).
Point #7 Much of what we see and are filling our mind with in the media/news is not true,just,pure,of good report, etc and as such we in accordance with Phil 4:8 should not think on those things.
Point #8 Are you able to watch TV/Videogames and still maintain good works (Titus 3:8, 3:14).
Point #9 Scripture warns us not to be conformed to this world, or even love the things that are in the world. (Rom 12:2, 1 Joh 2:15). Anime conventions I'm looking at you.
Point #10 Even though a large % of Americans profess Christianity the companies that produce the bulk of the Dvd's out there sure act like they don't know it. when you become a christian you should notice the selection of the movies you want to watch go way down, that is because the saved do not take pleasure in the wicked things the world enjoys
(Rom 1:32, 2Thess 2:12, 2 Pet 2:6-9).
In Summary while watching Tv or playing games in and of itself may not be sinful, one must use discernment when choosing which programs to choose. A christian should give no place to the devil (Eph 4:27), therefore we should pay attention to the content rating and avoid programs that contain bad language, nudity, etc. remember a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump and evil communication corrupts good manners (1 Cor 5:6, 15:33).
Check out my other blog for a list of Ch. and Verses on this topic
http://forjesustheamen.blogspot.com/2016/08/tv-and-videogames.html
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