“it’s just a video game” 1 thessalonians 5:14 – 22
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“It’s Just A Video Game”
1 Thessalonians 5:14 – 22
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Video Games Are Big Business!
• $25 Billion In 2004• $55 Billion In 2009• Today, $78 Billion
• 50% Of All Americans Play Video Games, 75% Are Under 40 Years Old.
• 2012 Top Sellers: Call Of Duty: Black Ops IIAnd Halo 4
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Types Of Video Games• Real – Time Strategy
• Adventure• Action – Adventure
• Sports• Shooters
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Video Game Ratings
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As Parents, What Can We Do?1. Don’t Buy A Video Game
That Is Not Age Appropriate – Know The Ratings!
2. Read A Review About Any Game You Purchase
3. Go On Your Child’s Gaming Console And Activate Parental Controls
4. Limit Their Time5. Do More Things As A Family6. Watch For Warning Signs7. Watch Them Play, Play With
Them, And Talk To Them About The Game
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Paul’s Inspired Advice
1. Check Out Everything2. Keep Only What Is Good3. Run From Even The Appearance Of Evil
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Are My Children Saved/Living Right Before God?
To Become A ChristianHear Him (Romans 10:17)Believe Him (Mark 16:16)Repent Of Sins Against Him (Acts 2:38)Confess Him (Acts 8:37)Be Baptized Into Him (Acts 22:16)Live For Him (Galatians 2:20)
To Be Restored As An Erring ChristianCome Back To Him (Matthew 11:28-30)Repent (Acts 8:22)Pray (James 5:16)