“Be Careful Little Eyes What You See …”

Jarrod Jacobs

                   Perhaps we do not think much about what is set before our eyes, but we need to think seriously about it. Job said he had made a covenant with his eyes in this regard (Job 31:1). David promised to “set no wicked thing before (his) eyes” (Ps. 101:3). When we read the New Testament, we see where Jesus warned, “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart” (Matt. 5:27-28).

                   Sadly, we live in a society that says you can “look, but do not touch.” Read again what the Bible says. Are we listening to God? For many years, TV shows, movies, and the like have broadcast wicked acts before us and called it “entertainment.” Does calling sin “entertainment” make it any less sin? Of course, not! John warned that Satan works to tempt us to sin through “the lust of the eyes” (I Jn. 2:15-17). Knowing that sin leads to our death (Jas. 1:14-15), let us understand the real danger, and follow what Christ has said (Matt. 5:28).

                   Our children need to have parents who are concerned about what they see. Our eyes take in all information and our brain must translate it. Let us help our children by teaching from the Bible the need for being careful about what they see. Let parents and grandparents model the right example before them!