Yesterday my car was due for an oil change. I entered the waiting room of the auto shop and discovered the television was blaring what first appeared to be porn!
It was actually an offensive talk show with a guest who was a stripper doing an erotic pole dance punctuated with obscenities.
There were two men sitting opposite me, both focused on their cell phones. There was a young mother of a small boy and myself. The mother was telling her son not to look at the screen, which made him want to look all the more.
It only took a moment before I was off to find the manager to either turn it off or change the channel. He was apologetic and found the boy some cartoons.
The young mother turned to me and whispered, “Thank you” while the two men opposite continued staring at their phones.
Why didn’t the young mother take action herself? I don’t know. I do believe I was more intimidated when I was younger. But as a grandmother, God has given me boldness–for which I am grateful.
Has this happened to you? What did you do?
- Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 ESV
- ONE BUSINESS IN LIFE – Quote by John Wesley, circa 1780; Remaining words and music by Kathleen
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This life is temporary. This life is short. When this life is over, our bodies will die and become empty shells, but our souls will continue to live forever. Where will the “real you” live? Will you live for all eternity separated from God? Or will you spend eternity in the presence of God in heaven? Learn more so you can make your most important decision: http://www.godlife.com/gospel/ and http://www.godlife.com/en/about-christianity
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We may not know whether that mother or those two men were believers or not. But we can speculate that the mother may have also been intimidated, like you were when younger, or she has been conditioned by either political correctness or the false interpretation of freedom of speech. In regards to the two men, they just seem to be among the many who are just totally desensitised to the immorality of our times. But you know what is more disturbing than that Kathleen? I know of believers who are in the same boat and that is very sad, especially at a time when we need to shine the light of Christ brighter than ever before. Thank you for taking a stand and letting your light shine!
Thank you, Joe. I agree that some who call themselves Christians are losing their discernment and have become desensitized to evil.
Kathleen, I can’t say I remember being in a similar situation. Most of the businesses here seem to have sports or the news on in their waiting areas. But in a similar situation, I would have been moved to take action as well. We live in a culture where almost anything goes. But we are the light of the world.
That is true, Frank. The culture in which we live has deteriorated markedly in just a short time. May Jesus Christ come soon!
Yeah!!!!! Kathleen, you’re a “David” with a slingshot.
Being older and a Grandmother has made me bolder too. How unfortunate that the two men sitting there looking at their phones have not developed sensitivity to right and wrong.
A “David” with a slingshot? I wish! Thank you, Carol! I appreciate the encouragement.