With hundreds of channels screaming for our attention, how do we decide what—or whether—to watch?

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Overview

TV poses a difficult challenge for most believers. While some have decided to do away with television altogether, many Christians face a daily dilemma of how best to use their TV. Some seek explicitly Christian content to strengthen their faith. Yet, as Christine Scheller writes in an article for CHRISTIANITY TODAY, even people who watch only “Christian” networks find that they’re not perfect.

What’s the best approach to television? This study will help you consider your TV viewing from a biblical perspective.

Table of Contents

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:27–29; 13:22; 1 Corinthians 10:23–33; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Philippians 4:8; 1 John 2:15–17

LEADER'S GUIDE

    • Identify the Current Issue

    • Discover the Eternal Principles

—Teaching point one: Christians cannot ignore the dangers that come with television viewing.

—Teaching point two: To be discerning, Christians may not have to turn off their TVs completely, nor confine their viewing to the most innocuous programs.

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