We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

The Twenty-Third Channel


The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want.

It makes me to lie down on the sofa.

It leads me away from the Scriptures.

It destroys my soul.

It leads me in the paths of sex and violence for the sponsor’s sake.


Yea, though I walk in the shadow of my Christian responsibilities,

There will be no interruption, for the TV is with me.

Its cable and its remote control, they comfort me.


It prepares a commercial before me

In the presence of my worldliness.

It anoints my head with humanism.

My coveting runneth over.


Surely laziness and ignorance shall follow me all the days of my life

And I shall dwell in the house watching TV forever.


--Author unknown


H/T to Stan


I realize this is a bit obsolete because cell phones and computers have taken the place of the television, however this poem makes an excellent point.

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