GUARD YOUR FIVE SENSES

"Though they know God's righteous decree… they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them."

— Romans 1:32 (NIV)

What entertains you shapes you.

It's possible to know the truth and still crave what opposes it. Many don't outright deny God—but they enjoy being entertained by stories, songs, or speech that glorify sin. When your ears are drawn to ungodly content—not by accident, but by desire—it reveals a heart drifting toward darkness.

This is the danger of craving entertaining falsehoods. It's not passive. It's delighting in deception, enjoying sin from a safe distance—never doing the thing, but loving to hear about it.

The Ear That Hungers for Sin Becomes Numb to Holiness

God gave us ears to recognize truth and respond to His voice. But when we constantly feed them content that glorifies lust, greed, pride, or rebellion, we slowly desensitize ourselves to His holiness.

"They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths."

— 2 Timothy 4:4

Myths are not always ancient or religious. Today, they come in the form of songs that worship self, shows that normalize sin, and voices that promote a worldview without God.

The more we crave such things, the more our conscience is dulled. We don't even realize our appetite has changed—until the truth starts to feel "too harsh" and sin begins to feel "relatable."

Modern Forms of Entertaining Falsehoods

This form of sin is widespread in today's media-driven culture. It shows up as:

Binge-watching shows that celebrate sexual sin, violence, or profanity

Listening to music that promotes lust, pride, revenge, or materialism

Laughing at crude humor or blasphemy

Following influencers who mock biblical values

Consuming "harmless" entertainment that slowly reshapes your moral boundaries

You may think, "It's just a song… just a show… just entertainment." But what you enjoy reveals what your heart welcomes.

The Damage of Feeding on Falsehoods

When you habitually crave sinful entertainment, even if you don't act on it physically, it still corrupts your spirit. Over time:

Conviction fades

Purity feels extreme

God's Word feels boring or "too serious"

You begin to justify sinful attitudes

You lose sensitivity to the Spirit's leading

"Don't you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God?"

— James 4:4

You cannot fill your ears with the world and expect your heart to remain loyal to God.

How to Guard Your Ears Against Entertaining Sin

1. Examine What You Crave

Ask yourself honestly: What do I enjoy listening to? Does it glorify God—or oppose Him?

(Psalm 101:3 – "I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless.")

2. Replace It With What Is Pure

You don't have to live in silence—but fill your ears with music, messages, and media that uplift and edify.

(Philippians 4:8 – "Whatever is true… noble… pure… think about such things.")

3. Fast From Worldly Content

Take time away from music, media, or voices that feed the flesh. Watch how your spiritual appetite resets.

(Romans 13:14 – "Do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.")

4. Invite the Holy Spirit Into Your Entertainment

Before watching or listening, ask: Can I do this with Jesus beside me? Would this grieve Him or draw me closer?

(Ephesians 4:30 – "Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God.")

5. Let God Renew Your Desires

Pray not just for discipline—but for new cravings. Ask God to change what delights you.

(Psalm 51:10 – "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.")

Prayer for Purified Desires

"Lord, I confess that I've entertained things that dishonor You. I've let my ears be filled with words and sounds that glorify sin. Forgive me for delighting in what opposes Your truth. Change my appetite. Make me hunger for what is holy, pure, and pleasing to You. Let my ears no longer crave the world—but be tuned to the things of the Spirit. In Jesus' name, Amen."