December 27 “Controlling What Comes In” Ephesians 5:15-16
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16)
Wow! Have you noticed the “trash” that is on mainstream television and online, today? I was asked, just a few days ago, if I had watched a program on a major network, and my response was, “No!” I try to avoid the Evil propaganda that has permeated the major television programming. Sex, violence, profanity, and a host of questionable actions have replaced decent and uplifting programming. I watch the Andy Griffith Show and Perry Mason and Rawhide and Wagon Train and Hazel, and anything that has some reasonable content! I am controlling the online content that I am exposed to, and I use Facebook as a tool, not as entertainment. We must be careful what we expose ourselves to, and we must filter the materials that enter our minds through the “Boob-Tube!” I have purposely reduced my TV exposure, which provides greater available time to do the things that are more productive and beneficial! I have chosen to control the materials that come into my life, and I fully believe that we must do this, in order, to grow and to become mature and strong followers of Jesus Christ! Satan will use every means available to dilute and to thwart the cause of Christ! I simply refuse to be a contributor to his efforts!! How about you? Are you controlling what comes into your eyes and ears? There is an old computer saying… “Garbage in, Garbage out!” Please do not allow Satan to distract you from your calling, your mission and your service for the Lord! As we are about to enter a new year, with abundant opportunities for growth and witnessing, please be careful what you allow to enter into your life, your thoughts, and, ultimately, your actions!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!