Can this become our sin

the construction site:

maybe a place to witness.

if any of them claim Christ.....

correct, rebuke, you know...

 

You can't control other peoples' actions. Sometimes simply leaving the situation is the best thing. Other times, simply leaving can be a bad witness. It really all depends on the situation. I'm not the kind of person who will ever leave a situation unless it's grossly abusive. I like to think that my own demeanor and how I handle myself in the presence of such will leave an impression on others, thus becoming a Christian witness in and of itself. Though, I've been known to occaisionally say "dude, you're hurting my ears" when someone is using excessive abusive language (I say it with a jovial and respectful attitude towards the other person). If it continues, at least it is known that I don't like it. But typically, the other person will tone their language out of respect for me. It's never been an issue where I've had to excuse myself.

 

I agree with that. I was talking about when your are in (remote) control (TV). (with me now?)

 

I'd say the same thing would apply. I have a few DVD's of good movies, and don't feel the need to "skip" through every g.d. or f. word. Likewise with broadcast tv.

Heck, if I skipped though every potentially questionable scene or reference in "The Godfather", I'd be stuck watching a 10 minute infomercial on the mob.

 

keeping the original question in mind. so if I have control it is ok that I play these movies and listen to them. How far is litening to them willfully and "ridding" myself of these words.

 

I know I'm going to sound like a broken record, but it really is a case by case issue. Indeed, if a movie is gratuitous is it use of, say, abusive wording, then I would avoid that movie.

I think this is a good arena to apply the word of Paul: Let each be convinced in his own mind. Barring the moral absolute, every person, I think, knows his/her limits. When your own limits are pressed, time to pop out the DVD, methinks.

 

does it matter if your kids or grandkids are watching(listening)? what do you let them rent? PG? ,PG-13, ?

 

Yes, it matters greatly. I have no problem watching "The Godfather". I would never let a 4yo see it.

 

Maybe that's is my problem when it comes to some things and for me language is one of those. I want to exposed like you would the 4yo especially if it is self exposure.

 

Would you keep watching it if the Lord were present?

 

My kids watch G rated, and not all of those.

 

I haven't owned a tv for about 6 years now and I don't miss it a bit.I wish that I'd been more careful about what I let my children watch.Yes,I do believeit can become sin.

 

The same way that a pastor's wife leaving the pastor for another woman disqualifies that man from being a pastor in the eyes of too many.