Immanuel Baptist Church

Serving Jesus Christ in Panama City, Florida

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...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
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Another One Bites the Dust

Another one bites the dust. My search for decent television shows continues to fall on hard times. We must always be careful what we allow into our minds. As we will see this coming Sunday, Paul reminds us in Ephesians 5:15-17 to look carefully how we walk because the days are evil. How you walk is frequently shaped by what you let guide you, what you let shape your thinking. Are you being formed by Scripture or by Hollywood?

There is certainly nothing wrong with enjoying television and movies but we must be so careful of what we allow into our minds. In 1 Peter 5:8 we are warned that we need to be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. There is no such thing as harmless entertainment. Everything we see somehow affects how we think and interact with the world around us. We have an enemy who wants to make sure that the things we see cause us to walk in ways displeasing to God. Television provides him a tremendous tool to work unrighteousness into our lives.

Be careful how you walk, for the days are evil. Be careful what you let into your mind, for the devil wants to lead you away from God where he will consume you. Be willing to spend more time in Scripture than you already do – and actually spend more time in Scripture. Let the light of the Word fill your life so that when you walk in the world you will shine with the light of Christ. There is enough darkness in the world as it is, let us carry the light of Christ.