Psalm 119.37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way
In this present time, graphic images and descriptions of violence and lewdness are not only around every corner, but thrown in our faces consistently. Violent and sexual images deeply affect us, yet they are common elements in popular television, books, games, and movies, and influence everything posted online. It is more than just suggested themes and innuendo, though those are wrong enough- such sin is blatantly “out there”, flaunted, and glorified. When we repeatedly entertain ourselves with – for lack of a better word - bad things, we change our values and attitudes without realizing it. Psalm 101.3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. “I will set” means more than simply seeing something, it implies the idea of intently looking. The word set means simply to put; to set, station, appoint, fix, set mind to. To set something in front of us means that we are choosing to place ourselves under the influence of it. There is no chance involved. “It shall not cleave unto me” or, their evil works shall not become mine. It gives me the impression of the evil that not only sinks into them, but attaches itself to them and becomes part of their existence and who they are. What we see effects what we think about, and what we think about effects what we do. In turn, what we think about affects who we are. It actually becomes part of who we are. 1 john 2.16, For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. (Italics added for emphasis) Little choices cause a snowball effect until we are so desensitized to the wickedness in our entertainment. We use “entertainment” as an excuse to engage in things we would not normally do. For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he… Proverbs 23.7 Philippians 4.8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever thing are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. It kills me to see the ones I care deeply about – who are Christians – engage themselves in various forms of entertainment that is laced with violence, language, sensuality, and glorifying various types of sin. Lamentations 3.51 says, Mine eye affecteth mine heart…” What you see, what you play, what you watch… affects you deeply. Oh be careful little eyes what you see…
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