As you talk about entertainment choices as a family, be ready to examine these passages. Be creative. You may want to walk through them systematically as part of your family devotional time. You could share a verse each night at the dinner table. In any case, parents taking a stand against immoral entertainment can rest assured that God’s Word backs them up.

The War Within Us

John 3:1-21: Jesus talks about flesh and Spirit
Ephesians 2:1-5: The sinful nature brings death
Ephesians 4:17-24: Out with the old, in with the new
Romans 7:14-25: Paul admits his own struggles
Romans 8:1-17: Jesus: Cure for the sinful nature
Galatians 5:16-25: Keys to living by the Spirit

Avoiding Indecent Exposure

Exodus 20:1-21: God’s original Top-10 list
Psalm 1: Be careful whose counsel you accept
Psalm 11:4-7: The dangers of loving violence
Psalm 101: David’s pledge of purity
Romans 12:9: Hate what is evil
Ephesians 5:11: Have nothing to do with darkness
Philippians 4:4-8: Your heart’s best defense
1 Thessalonians 5:21: Test everything
Colossians 2:8: Watch out for deceivers!
Colossians 3:1-10: Trading junk for jewels
1 Timothy 4:7-16: A call to young Christians
2 Timothy 4:3-4: Don’t waffle on the truth

Preparing a Defense

Ephesians 6:10-18: The full armor of God
Matthew 6:19-24: Protecting the eyes
1 Peter 1:13-16: Follow the Commander
2 Peter 1:3-11: Weapons of spiritual battle
Psalm 119:9-16: Armed with God’s resources
1 Corinthians 9:24-27: Training to win
2 Corinthians 10:3-5: Taking thoughts prisoner
Romans 12:1-2: Don’t be conformed; be transformed
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8: Control your passions

The Value of Wisdom

1 Kings 3:7-12: Solomon asks for discernment
Proverbs 3:21-26: Benefits of discernment
Genesis 41:15-40: Joseph interprets dreams
Ecclesiastes 9:13-18: A tale of wisdom as strength
Matthew 5:10-16: Salt and light to the world
John 10:1-18: Knowing the Shepherd’s voice
Philippians 1:9-11: The apostles’ prayer for you