The things you take in are a direct reflection of what comes out of you. You speak foolishness if you have been listening to a bunch of foolishness. Some things should literally go in one ear and right out of the other if you find yourself in a situation where you are unable to avoid listening. For example, if you are on a moving bus or train, in a classroom setting, or at your desk at work you may have no control over what you hear. Many people are able to filter and/or monitor what enters their ears and mind from the beginning.
Some songs that do not glorify, uplift, or respect women do not have to be listened to. Even though the beat may be hot, if the message doesn't shed a positive light for everyone to enjoy...it could affect different people in different ways. Young, impressionable minds do not know the difference when their favorite rapper or singer classifies all women as hoes, chickens, skanks, etc. They are forced to assume for lack of better knowledge that all women fit into the same category.
As parents, we should exercise our parental rights and abilities to turn the radio off or change the station. It's not against the law to sing ABC's to little ones or have a meaningful conversation with our child or children while driving to our destination.
Apart from music, the same principle applies to gossip, pornographic images, false teachings, and profanity.
I challenge everyone to make a conscious effort to be more aware of what you are letting enter into your mind whether it is subconscious or otherwise...Let's be in control enough to realize and understand that if the right things go in, the right things will come out.
BE A LEADER INSTEAD OF A FOLLOWER BECAUSE SOMEBODY IS ALWAYS WATCHING!
Speak on it! I have started to filter the music my children listen to on the radio and videos they see on T.V. It is a challenge but well worth it. If we want our children to grow and be productive we have to set the example for them to follow.
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