Think of the things we feed on, not food, but the things we watch, read, and listen to. The world, the flesh, and the devil want us to feed on those things that don’t glorify Him. God wants us to feed on things that do glorify Him. What will we do?
(Philippians 4:8)…..Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things.
We live in a society addicted to news, sitcoms, reality shows, sports, etc. What we get is mostly entertainment designed mostly to keep you watching, not to actually inform you of truth. Through it the world offers its views designed to manipulate your thinking and believing. Even our news program’s most glaring fault is that they leave God out. God is at work around the world. But when do you ever see a report on the good things God is doing?
What is the result of feeding in all this media? Does it make you feel better? Does it encourage you? Does it make you a better person? Does it point you to Christ? As a citizen of this country you do have a responsibility to be informed on some issues. But most people can do so without spending significant amounts of time each day. But many people spend hours each day listening to the “news” yet find no time to read the Bible, or listen to teaching that will build their faith and improve their life. And this is on top of all the other forms of entertainment. But we are in a fight of faith. The devil is out to diminish, or even steal our faith in God. How smart is it for a Christian believer to spend time allowing the enemy to fill their ears, eyes, and thoughts?
(1 Timothy 6:12)…..Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Let’s start by spending quality time with the Lord Jesus today, so we can view our culture through the filter of His Word.