Galatians 5:19-21
New International Version (NIV)
19 The
acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry
and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition,
dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness,
orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like
this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
As a continuation on foul spirits and living in the
world, I looked up a verse that warns us about the flesh.
The world and the flesh are one in the same. Whatever
the flesh wants it gets if the Holy Spirit is does not dwell within them and is
not built to stand against the flesh.
Sadly, every single thing that the Lord warns us
against in Galatians 5:19-21 are the very things that are running rampant in
the world today- especially in the United States today. 99% of all of our
programming focuses or somehow incorporates all these sinful acts.
Example of television shows that are dabbling in
these areas (past and present):
·
Vampire Diaries
·
Jersey Shore
·
Real Housewives (series)
·
Ghost Whisperer
Etc…
All these shows and more all take after those things
in which we should not feed in to.
I can say that I am guilty of watching some of these
shows and others, they can be addicting, but it’s important to not get involved
and ultimately stop or never begin watching these programs. It’s not always
easy to cut programs like these out, especially since they are some of the most
talked about.
Some believe that just because you don’t actually
partake in these behaviors, but watch it on tv every week, does not mean you
are in the clear. It all starts with watching or listening to these types of
things that can draw you in.
Always be mindful of what you are watching and
listening to on a regular basis and don’t fall victim to the enticement of
these “pleasurable” attributes that the world has to offer…for you have been
warned.
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