In this post I'd like to simply share some reflective questions about our visual entertainment habits, the movies and television programs that we watch. These are some questions I've asked myself and had to think through. This list is not legalistic, but merely personal reflections.
Would I be satisfied with watching this movie or program when Jesus returns? Why or why not?
Do I actively engage myself in discernment when I'm watching TV or do I waste my watching? How can I watch TV for the glory of God?
Do I spend more time watching TV or reading good books?
Have I picked up any negative habits from watching TV? They could be manifestations from a particular show or they could simply be effects of watching too much television.
Do I apply my worldview to what I watch?
Do I hate the sin I see on TV? Or do I laugh at it or find it romantic?
Do I watch critically to see both virtues and flaws?
When do I watch TV?
How much time do I spend watching TV?
Why do I watch TV?
How does it make me a better Christian?