Televison or Bible

[paulnoel]

They lie on the Table side by side
The Holy Bible and the TV guide
One is well worn and cherished with pride
No not the Bible, but the TV guide.
As the pages are turned, what shall they see.
Oh, What does it matter turn on the TV
So they open the book in which they confide
No not the Bible the TV guide.

The word of God is seldom read.
Maybe a verse before they fall into bed.
Exhausted and sleept and tired as can be.
Not from reading the Bible, from watching T.V.

So then back to the table side by side,
Lie the Holy Bible and the T.V. guide.
No time for prayer, no time for the word.
The plan of salvation is seldom heard.
But forgiveness of sin, so full and free,
Is found in the Bible, not on the T.V.

 

[country]

I've read that before but it's still good. Makes us all think.

 

[Morghaine]

I hadn't seen that before, thanks for posting.

 

[LifeInChrist]

There are times when we need to read the Bible and there are times when we can watch the Television. Sometimes Television can also prove to be very much useful. It is not good to entirely neglect reading the Bible at the same time it is not good to entirely neglect watching Television. It is always good to avoid extremities.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 - To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

According to the above verse, there is a time to read the Bible and a time to watch the Television.

Each christian has to examine himself as to what is the priority for him and take the decision.

 

[JPPT1974]

I feel guilty when I watch tv
When I should be doing the Bible
Much more. Really I know how
you all feel. To really concentrate on the Lord
And what He is saying to me!