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Media (Part 1) Media (Part 1)

As we learned from our introduction, media is basically any
form of communication that reaches or influences groups of
people. With this in mind, we see that media is a way people
can communicate their thoughts and beliefs about the world.
A song about love, for example, would reflect what the song-
writer believes love to be. People in the media who have a
worldly perspective on things will view things differently than
those who have a biblical perspective. Fill in the boxes below
based on the different views on the following three issues:
As we learned from our introduction, media is basically any
form of communication that reaches or influences groups of
people. With this in mind, we see that media is a way people
can communicate their thoughts and beliefs about the world.
A song about love, for example, would reflect what the song-
writer believes love to be. People in the media who have a
worldly perspective on things will view things differently than
those who have a biblical perspective. Fill in the boxes below
based on the different views on the following three issues:

Issue Worldly View Biblical View Issue Worldly View Biblical View

If a mother doesn’t want a God says all life is precious,

baby, she should have the that babies are a gift from
Abortion Abortion
right to abort it. Him, and all murder is wrong
(Ps. 127:3; Ex. 20:13; Ps. 139)

Words are just words. If I Speech is for God’s glory,

offend someone, that’s their taking Lord’s name in vain is
Profanity problem. I can say whatever wrong, must watch our words
Profanity
I want. (Col. 3:17; Ex. 20:7; James 3)

Living with someone is basic- A beautiful thing, life-long

ally the same as marriage. commitment between a man
Marriage Commitment can be bad. and a woman (Gen. 2:18-24; Marriage
Marriage should be redefined Malachi 2:16a; Eph. 5:22-33)

 In today’s media, which view is more common? Why?
Worldly view. It’s more popular, many in media are non-believers.
 Do you think the various views that the media push are
having an impact on people? In what way? Yes. More of their
opinions/perspectives are being embraced by the culture.
As followers of Christ, we need to examine our views on
issues to be sure we are listening to God’s Word rather than
the world. Scripture says that our faith should be “not in the
wisdom of men, but in the power of God” (I Cor. 2:5).
 In today’s media, which view is more common? Why? ____
_________________________________________________________
 Do you think the various views that the media push are
having an impact on people? In what way? ________________
_________________________________________________________
As followers of Christ, we need to examine our views on
issues to be sure we are listening to God’s Word rather than
the world. Scripture says that our faith should be “not in the
wisdom of men, but in the power of God” (I Cor. 2:5).
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Media (Part 1) Media (Part 1)

As we learned from our introduction, media is basically any
form of communication that reaches or influences groups of
people. With this in mind, we see that media is a way people
can communicate their thoughts and beliefs about the world.
A song about love, for example, would reflect what the song-
writer believes love to be. People in the media who have a
worldly perspective on things will view things differently than
those who have a biblical perspective. Fill in the boxes below
based on the different views on the following three issues:
As we learned from our introduction, media is basically any
form of communication that reaches or influences groups of
people. With this in mind, we see that media is a way people
can communicate their thoughts and beliefs about the world.
A song about love, for example, would reflect what the song-
writer believes love to be. People in the media who have a
worldly perspective on things will view things differently than
those who have a biblical perspective. Fill in the boxes below
based on the different views on the following three issues:

Issue Worldly View Biblical View Issue Worldly View Biblical View

If a mother doesn’t want a
baby, she should have the
Abortion
right to abort it.
God says all life is precious,
that babies are a gift from
Abortion
Him, and all murder is wrong
(Ps. 127:3; Ex. 20:13; Ps. 139)
If a mother doesn’t want a God says all life is precious,
baby, she should have the that babies are a gift from
right to abort it. Him, and all murder is wrong
(Ps. 127:3; Ex. 20:13; Ps. 139)

Words are just words. If I
offend someone, that’s their
Profanity problem. I can say whatever
I want.
Speech is for God’s glory,
taking Lord’s name in vain is
wrong, must watch our words
Profanity
(Col. 3:17; Ex. 20:7; James 3)
Words are just words. If I Speech is for God’s glory,
offend someone, that’s their taking Lord’s name in vain is
problem. I can say whatever wrong, must watch our words
I want. (Col. 3:17; Ex. 20:7; James 3)

Living with someone is basic- A beautiful thing, life-long Living with someone is basic- A beautiful thing, life-long
ally the same as marriage. commitment between a man ally the same as marriage. commitment between a man
Marriage Commitment can be bad. and a woman (Gen. 2:18-24; Marriage Commitment can be bad. and a woman (Gen. 2:18-24;
Marriage should be redefined Malachi 2:16a; Eph. 5:22-33) Marriage should be redefined Malachi 2:16a; Eph. 5:22-33)

 In today’s media, which view is more common? Why?
Worldly view. It’s more popular, many in media are non-believers.
 Do you think the various views that the media push are
having an impact on people? In what way? Yes. More of their
opinions/perspectives are being embraced by the culture.
As followers of Christ, we need to examine our views on
issues to be sure we are listening to God’s Word rather than
the world. Scripture says that our faith should be “not in the
wisdom of men, but in the power of God” (I Cor. 2:5).
 In today’s media, which view is more common? Why?
Worldly view. It’s more popular, many in media are non-believers.
 Do you think the various views that the media push are
having an impact on people? In what way? Yes. More of their
opinions/perspectives are being embraced by the culture.
As followers of Christ, we need to examine our views on
issues to be sure we are listening to God’s Word rather than
the world. Scripture says that our faith should be “not in the
wisdom of men, but in the power of God” (I Cor. 2:5).
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Media (Part 1)
As we learned from our introduction, media is basically any
form of communication that reaches or influences groups of
people. With this in mind, we see that media is a way people
can communicate their thoughts and beliefs about the world.
A song about love, for example, would reflect what the song-
writer believes love to be. People in the media who have a
worldly perspective on things will view things differently than
those who have a biblical perspective. Fill in the boxes below
based on the different views on the following three issues:
Issue Worldly View Biblical View
Abortion
Profanity
Marriage
 In today’s media, which view is more common? Why? _____
_________________________________________________________
 Do you think the various views that the media push are
having an impact on people? In what way? ________________
_________________________________________________________
As followers of Christ, we need to examine our views on
issues to be sure we are listening to God’s Word rather than
the world. Scripture says that our faith should be “not in the
wisdom of men, but in the power of God” (I Cor. 2:5).
Teen Topics
Media (Part 1)
As we learned from our introduction, media is basically any
form of communication that reaches or influences groups of
people. With this in mind, we see that media is a way people
can communicate their thoughts and beliefs about the world.
A song about love, for example, would reflect what the song-
writer believes love to be. People in the media who have a
worldly perspective on things will view things differently than
those who have a biblical perspective. Fill in the boxes below
based on the different views on the following three issues:
Issue Worldly View Biblical View
Abortion
Profanity
Marriage
 In today’s media, which view is more common? Why? _____
_________________________________________________________
 Do you think the various views that the media push are
having an impact on people? In what way? ________________
_________________________________________________________
As followers of Christ, we need to examine our views on
issues to be sure we are listening to God’s Word rather than
the world. Scripture says that our faith should be “not in the
wisdom of men, but in the power of God” (I Cor. 2:5).