The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum TV or no TV......That is the question!

I think that television is one of the items that belongs to the area called, "Adiaphora" (things indifferent). There is nothing inherently evil/sinful about an electronic device that displays video and audio signals. The programming that is aired on TV varies tremendously from XXX to wholesome education and/or entertainment. The decision what to watch will depend on many factors which are first governed by biblical principle and the conscience of the one watching. What may indeed be biblically acceptable may be sinful in the eyes of a particular individual (weaker brother).

And there are at least two other items that one must consider. That would be the ability to avoid things which cause one to sin. If one knows that a specific program/show is not edifying and/or wholesomely entertaining (against Scriptural principle), but due to a will that is weak (given to temptation), then it may be prudent to remove the television completely from the home. (Matt 5:29, 30) And secondly, if one finds that they are not fulfilling other responsibilities and/or commitments because they are spending far too much time watching the tube, aka: addiction. (Rom 6:6; 8:12, 13; 1Cor 6:12; 9:24-27; et al)

In His Grace,