The Israelites journey made them pilgrims in the wilderness, and strangers to all in the land of Egypt. Christians still have an old nature that if allowed unjudged will readily indulge in things that are unworthy of Him who has called us. And just as the Israelites lusted after the leeks, onions, melons, and garlic of Egypt when they lost their relish for the manna, so can we enjoy the things of the world when our hearts grow cold toward Him who is the true Manna the bread which came down from heaven. Bold and self-confident, or sadly indifferent, must be the Christian who can place such temptation in his home, neither considering himself, his children, or his guests. It is bringing temptation right in, and deliberately courting its consequences.
Some people think they can control TV in the home.
Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. Furthermore, your having television may be a snare to others to whom you set an example. We have heard a few loose remarks to the effect that television is like all inventions radio, automobiles, etc and that though Christians at first hesitated to accept them, they were finally accepted by all. This is specious reasoning. The mere passing of time does not change that which is unsuitable, even though more Christians succumb to the temptation, and forget what manner of persons they are.