July 31, 2024

You become what you consume. I always tell this to my youth students who are constantly on social media. The average screen time for a teenager is about 7.5 hours a day. That’s crazy, but adults aren’t far behind. We use social media for a quick laugh, TV shows for entertainment, and music. It’s awesome!

But through the swipes, taps, and clicks, these companies want your time. I’m not going to tell you to put it down and be present with those God has placed around you, that’s obvious. However, I encourage you to spend your time on it wisely. If you’re consuming mindless or explicit content, it will shape your thoughts, emotions, and overall behavior, which Jesus desires to transform for the better.

Jesus says in Luke 11:34-36, “Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. But when it is unhealthy, your body is filled with darkness. Make sure that the light you think you have is not actually darkness. If you are filled with light, with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant, as though a floodlight were filling you with light.”

It’s impossible to walk in the light if you’re constantly around or consuming darkness. As Christians, we must discern what builds us up and what hinders our thoughts, motives, or walk with the Lord. Remember, you become what you consume. Children of the light must consume light to walk in the light and not fall into darkness. Social media and entertainment are blessings that can easily become stumbling blocks and in our spiritual progression and time with others.
 
Pastor Chance

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