Deuteronomy 18:10 There shall not be found among you any one that makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that uses divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch. 11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
Every youth who habitually attends such exhibitions will be corrupted in principle. There is no influence in our land more powerful to poison the imagination, to destroy religious impressions, and to blunt the relish for the tranquil pleasures and sober realities of life than theatrical amusements. The love for these scenes increases with every indulgence, as the desire for intoxicating drink strengthens with its use.
Again, Paul uses the phrase: “Whatsoever things are pure” and he lists virtue and praise as determining factors as to what folks should choose to have their minds dwell upon. In other words, what Paul says to us can be summed up in the following words: “If it does not push you up, it will pull you down”.
Now that we have read and heard that which needs to be avoided, let us turn to the positives, whereby the tenor of our thoughts can be trained to dwell on that which is good and acceptable in God’s sight. We do not wish to sound like a broken record, but it is a fact that it is very difficult, if not impossible, for us to maintain and cultivate the pure and honorable without a regular study of the word of God, which acts like an inoculation against the viruses of evils that are now being transmitted at an alarming rate.
2nd Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!