Don't Believe the MTV Myths

The Bible tells us to focus on what is good and righteous. Does that mean never look at anything but the Bible? No. It does mean you have to be careful what you put in your head because it changes and forms the way you think.

Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you. (Romans 12:2)

According to an article in Campus Life - MTV: The Good, the Bam, and the UglyWhy are we so attracted to the world of MTV? by Todd Hertz here are some myths we learn on TV.

Myth #1: You Are What You Have
Myth #2: You're Interesting if You're Famous
Myth #3: Sex Is Only for Enjoyment
Myth #4: Have Fun—Whatever the Cost

Reality Check - By thinking about the messages MTV is sending us, we can better understand what is true in the real world and what is true only in MTV land. Here are some questions to keep in mind if watching MTV:

• What is this show saying about the way the world works? Is it true?
• How is this show different than my daily life?
• Am I uncomfortable with the choices these people are making? Should I be?
• If my friends and I were in this show, how would it be different?
• How would people see my faith?
• What consequences of people's actions are shown?
• Is this realistic?
  

By thinking through these questions, I can best decide whether I should visit MTV's alternate reality … or just keep channel surfing.

I hope you will check out the entire article and think seriously about what you put in your head.

Royal

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