That (movie, television show, internet video) was so good. The (language, sex, violence) in it wasn't noticeable. It didn't bother me. I didn't even notice. You should watch it.
Really? It didn't bother you? At all?
Yeah.
Seriously, Christian wife? You aren't bothered that you allowed your family (husband, children, friends, friends' children) to watch it with you. Why aren't you protecting the ones you love? Why aren't you concerned about what enters their minds, their hearts?
Oh, it won't hurt them. They are good people who wouldn't act like that. They are smart people who know better.
No, they are sinful, just like me. They are sinful, just like you. There is none righteous. No, not one. (Romans 3:10-11) We are all easily influenced to do evil, unfortunately.
No one is righteous? But I'm a good person.
No, you aren't. You seek sin. You seek idols. You seek your own good. I struggle with the same weaknesses. God is the only one who is good. We only manage to do good through His grace in our lives.
Well, that's not true because I've done many good things.
The Bible makes it clear in 1 Corinthians 13 if we don't have the right motive--love--behind our good, we are just a clanging symbol. In other words, our good deeds can be pointless. How many times have you done the right thing so that others would praise you? That's the opposite of good. Please stop making excuses for the programs you watch, the movies you buy, the magazines you receive, and the internet you love. I had to do the same. Instead, protect the ones you love from the rubbish, the ungodly worldviews permeating our minds through these entertainment mediums.
Here's how:
1) Put filters on all computers, televisions, cell phones, and other electronic devices. In my house, I use K9 filter on everything but the television. There are others that are free as well. Research them. I have child locks on the television channels that show movies and Netflix. I am the only one who has the password to everything.
2) Don't let magazines that would tempt your husband or children lie around for the world to see. That Victoria's Secret catalog might seem harmless to you, but to a teenage boy, it is everything except harmless.
3) Hold your ground if you receive resistance from your family. Your house is yours to protect. You are the home manager, Christian wife.
You probably want to say to me: "Legalist!" I say back to you, "Satan will enter your home through these devices. Protect yourself and your family before he destroys one or all of you!" I was just like you until God made me see the importance of protecting my family from Satan's schemes. I had the same attitude and thought some Christians took these things a little too far. Then, God made me see that I am the one who should make some changes in my home. I take my responsibility to protect the minds in this house, including my own, very seriously. I pray you will, too.
My advice serves as a warning, not a command--a very strong warning. It bothers me that we have lowered our standards regarding purity. It should bother you. I pray more wives start protecting their families and themselves. Please trash your copies of the 50 Shades trilogy while you're at it. Pick up your Bible and read Song of Solomon if you must. Whatever you do, heed the warning before it's too late. I wouldn't want you or your loved ones to learn the hard way.
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