I watch too much television. There, I’ve said it. Sure, much of my television watching occurs while I am working on the computer; so I often couldn’t tell you what was happening in the program being broadcast. Nonetheless, I watch too much.
Adrian Rogers was wise when he said:
“The most dangerous thing on television in my estimation today is the sitcom. Do you know what they’re doing? They’re getting you to laugh at sin. In fact, a Christian television and film writer attended a producers’ workshop one day. One of the keynote speakers was one of TV’s most successful producers of sitcoms. In his address, he stated that in order to have a commercially successful production, the characters in a sitcom must violate at least three of the Ten Commandments.”
Let me suggest this “test” based on Adrian Roger’s comments. If there is a program you aren’t too sure about, next time you watch it count the violations of the Ten Commandments. If you are watching with family, see if they can do the same. If there is disagreement about violations, a teachable moment exists.
Make your decision to watch again, based on the results of your survey.
I would love to hear about your experiences.
Nick
Most of us probably watch programs we shouldn’t. Even worse we let our family watch programs they shouldn’t. Just because a program is on a “family” or “children” network, doesn’t mean it’s good for kids.
Let me suggest this “test” based on Adrian Roger’s comments. If there is a program you aren’t too sure about, next time you watch it count the violations of the Ten Commandments. If you are watching with family, see if they can do the same. If there is disagreement about violations, a teachable moment exists.
Make your decision to watch again, based on the results of your survey.
I would love to hear about your experiences.
Nick
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