THE 23RD CHANNEL

The tv is my shepherd. My spiritual growth shall want. It makes me to sit down and do nothing in my spare time. It keeps me from doing my duty as a Christian, because it presents so many good shows that I must see.

It restores my knowledge of the things of the world and keeps me from the study of God's Word. It leads me in the paths of failing to attend the worship services, and do nothing in the kingdom of God.

Yea, though I live to be a hundred, I shall keep on viewing my tv as long as it will work, for it is my closest companion. It’s sounds and its pictures, they comfort me.

It presents entertainment before me, and keeps me from doing important things with my family. It fills my head with ideas that differ from those in the Word of God.

Surely no good thing will come of my life because my tv offers me no good time to do the will of God; thus will I dwell in my place on the sofa for ever and ever.

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