TELEVISION

Well, I recently moved from Lindale, TX to Van, TX.  While Lindale definitely isn't a booming metropolis, compared to Van Lindale is light years in the future.  You would probably guess that no matter how small town your city is, you could at least get internet, cable; or at the very least satellite tv.  Not in Van.  No internet provider, no cable provider.  Satellite is our last hope, but alas, our house is too swamped with trees to allow for reception.

Anyway, we try not to let it affect our mood too much.  Think about this, how much time do you spend watching TV in a given week?  I would bet that most of you in high school watch ridiculous amounts.  At least compared to me (although that's not saying much these days).

Think about what those shows are putting into you.  Take my favorite show for example; Modern Family.  Seemingly pretty soft, wholesome, family entertainment.  But even (maybe especially) the "good" stuff in our culture is what we should be careful to evaluate, because it's with those that I let my guard down to the negative things they put in my life and mind. 








Not saying TV, or most things for that matter, is in and of itself BAD.  But the thing I always have to remind myself of with tv, movies, music, our culture in general is:


COLOSSIANS 2:8

Make sure you're not letting the world influence you, take you captive.  Test everything you expose yourself to, that's all I'm saying!