We, as a culture, have become the same way. It's called becoming desensitized. Sense has to do with our five senses .... so when we are "de" sensitized, it means we become unable to feel danger. Our danger isn't boiling water, but the media. Can you imagine your great-grandmother's shock if she'd see what's on TV or on the radio today? Go back further than that ~ say 200 years ago. How far has this world come in what's "socially acceptable" and no big deal. Pages 124 - 128 in the book talk more about TV, magazine and music media today.
Don't think any of this could affect you .... read the 3 stories starting on page 129 again. Bet these three young women didn't set out to sin.
SO WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?
* think about the types of media you enjoy ... make a list of the magazines, books, movies, tv shows, favorite music, web sites, etc.
*ask yourself:
~ would I be embarrased if my Christian friends, pastor ...or Ms. Becky ... knew I was listening to or watching this? Do I have to keep it a secret?
~ Does this glamorize things that go against what God says?
~ Do these things leave me feeling depressed or looking for unhealthy relationships?
* Pray about it! Ask:
~ what would Jesus do?
~ what would Jesus spend His time watching?
~ what would Jesus listen to?
~ what would Jesus spend time reading?
Remember, if you fill your mind with mages of sexually compromising comments and situations, you will become desensitized to similar scenarios in your own life. If you guard your mind from these messages, you'll also be guarding your heart and life as well.
Castings Crowns has a song called Slow Fade .... here's the lyrics to give some thought to!
"Slow Fade"
Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade
Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day
Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade
Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day
Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
SO ~ will YOU take the 30 day challenge? Are you ready to re-sensitize yourself to the inappropriate things of this world? Want to get some of that garbage out?
How about spending the next 30 days enjoying only media and entertainment that doesn't go against what God says.
If you're up for this challenge, let me know so I can be praying for you!
