M3
& Me:
Where do we go from here?
Are all secular songs,
movies, television and other media bad? NO!
But, with God’s help, you
need to decide what you want
to put into your sponge -- your brain.
It’s called
“___________________”
Change Your ___________
Ephesians
4:17-21 Says:
“So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no
longer live as the Gentiles
do, in the futility of their thinking…
Put off
your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made
new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created
to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” SEEK GODLY THINGS!
He’ll
Change Your ______________
Romans
12:2 says:
“Do not
conform any longer to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed by the
renewing of your mind.”
GOD WILL CHANGE YOUR
DESIRES!
Then
_____________ the M3 Factor
Romans continues:
“Then you
will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
HE'LL HELP YOU DISCERN & MAKE POSITIVE
GODLY MEDIA CHOICES!
Some
Test Questions...
·
Does it encourage negative or positive _______________?
·
Does it contain excessive violence, nudity, evil themes, bad language
or other potentially ____________ elements?
·
Does it portray _______________ in a bad light?
What
if I already listen,
watch or participate in
questionable media choices?
What if I try to change, but fail?
Answer: You are still loved by God and if you truly
desire to seek positive media, He forgives our past mistakes. However, developing "Holy Habits"
will give you the strength to withstand Satan's deceptions and offer you a
better perspective on discernment. Check
out the
Finally…We’re
in a War!!!
Be prepared to
defend your Christian beliefs
against Satan's controls of the M3 Factor
by
creating a strong spiritual foundation.
Develop
Holy Habits
ü
Attend a worship service, youth group, and a Bible
study regularly (_________________ the
Faith)
üSeek out secular media that compliments your faith walk. Consider Christian alternatives to music,
Internet, radio, concerts and MTV-style videos.
üSeek out ___________________ friends who share your faith.
ü____________, _____________ and keep on ___________. He listens!
Answers: Discernment, Mind, Heart, Test, Behavior, Negative, Christianity, Build, Christian, Pray - Pray - Praying.
Glen Dawursk, Jr.,