Apart from a sitcom or two, I am going to be refraining from watching TV. That (and eventually quitting pipe tobacco) will make me focus my life better. Discussing an issue or two on here helps me clear my mind however.
For the average American, can the question of abortion be simply stated as this?: a pregnant woman already knows she is the mother of her child…
I began limiting my TV viewing a few years ago. For the past five years, I watch 90% Christian TV with the other 10% being news (also limited), H2 channel, and occasionally movies that appear spiritually useful or wholesome. This practice has really helped keep me focused with Bible study as well as increasing my sensitivity to ‘guarding the gates’ of my eyes and ears. Keeping Biblical principles fresh in my mind also helps to keep my mouth in check as well - although that part is undoubtedly more challenging, along with curbing unhelpful/negative thinking patterns.
The ‘abortion issue’, for me, is not about abortion, per se. I know that during the years that I was ‘off the hook’, I was spiritually dead (though I was too blind to see it). Such is the underlying cause/condition that assures sexual irresponsibility, immoral behavior and decisions. Abortion is a symptom - spiritual deficiency/bankruptcy is the problem (females and males). Spiritual problems require spiritual solutions.
Focusing on the
consequences of immoral behavior - abortion, prisons, etc. has largely been ineffective for ‘turning back the tide’. The hardening of my heart and dulling of my conscience began long before my conscience became seared in places later.
Just the view from here…
Grateful, today, for Mercy and Forgiveness of the Holy Spirit of God, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, Who made the Way Back for me and us.
