Slow Fade

This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

1 John 1:5-7

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.

Eph. 5:8-10


In thinking on the above verses, I am convicted about what I watch on TV and for movies. It is not like I seek out bad movies or TV to watch, but I definitely watch things that do not bring glory to God and are offensive to Who HE is. Why do I do this? To be entertained? Seriously, most of the time I am not entertained by them. Sure, I might chuckle at a joke or find the situation between a husband and wife in a sitcom funny. However, if I think about how so many shows belittle the covenant of marriage, I should never even consider watching them. Why is a nagging wife funny? Or a husband mocking his wife’s concerns about their children or the time they spend together entertaining? If I was watching such things in real life, I would be very sad for them. I don’t want a marriage like those I see on television.

A friend of mine told me about a situation concerning her daughter at school. She is 13 and a wonderful sweet girl. Her history teacher wanted to watch “The Patriot” in class as a historical reference to the war. It is rated R and the teacher had to send home permission slips to allow the kids to watch the movie. I am so thankful that her parents did not sign the slip. As they put it, the movie is desensitizing and full of images a 13 year old should not be viewing. They explained to their daughter that they love her enough to protect her from things that would not be of benefit to her. They used better words, but that is the idea.

There are images in my past that I wish I could not recall, and most were scene on TV or in movies. We cannot remove those images once they are there.

So... with that said. I am going to make a huge effort to protect me little eyes, ears and hands from things that do not benefit my relationship with God. That is what I am called to do as a believer.

The song, “Slow Fade”, by Casting Crowns is in the movie: “Fireproof” (a movie everyone should see, by the way). Check the song out when you have some time. For the journey into darkness is a slow fade. But will come upon you in a moment when your defenses are down.