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The T. V. set is my shepherd.  My spiritual growth shall want.

It maketh me to sit down and do nothing for His name's sake, because it requireth all my spare time.  It keepeth me from doing my duty as a Christian, because it presenteth so many good shows that I must see.

It restoreth my knowledge of the things of the world, and keepeth me from the study of God's word.  It leadeth me in the paths of failing to attend evening worship services, and doing nothing in the Kingdom of God.

Yea, though I live to be a hundred, I shall keep on viewing my T. V. as long as it will work, for it is my closest companion.  It's sounds and its picture, they comfort me.

It presenteth entertainment before me, and keepeth me from doing important things with my family.  It fills my head with ideas which differ from those set forth in the word of God.

Surely, no good thing will come of my life, because my T. V. offereth me no good time to do the will of God; thus I will dwell in spiritual poverty all the days of my life.

by LIFE MESSENGERS, Seattle, Washington.  Note: this ministry no longer exists, but the message of this little poem ought to be preserved for posterity.

 

For those who say this is just too legalistic I have these verses to share (we always emphasize the first part but take a close look at the second part):

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is a gift of God;
not as a result of works, that no one should boast. 
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.   Ephesians 2: 8-10 NAS

Its not these verses alone, there is a pattern here.  Look at the following verses in the same manner.  We emphasize the first part, but what about the later part?

He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
whom He poured upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
that being justified by His grace we might be heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 
This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to engage in good deeds.  These things are good and profitable for men
.   Titus 3: 5-8
 

 

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