Daily Devo

What Are You Watching?

By: Lisa Boisvert

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NLT)

When I was a child, I remember sneaking cookies, candy, and snacks close to dinnertime and hiding them from my mother. I knew it was wrong, so I didn’t want mom to know what I was doing. I would stay very quiet while hiding as I enjoyed my guilty pleasures. I thought if I avoided my mother, she'd never find out what I was doing.

Many years later, I no longer need to hide what I eat. But that same juvenile thinking will occasionally make me want to indulge in something I shouldn't do. If I give in to temptation, I find myself struggling... I want to hide from Jesus because I know I've done something wrong.

In the not-too-distant past, there was no internet, social media, or podcasts. If you kept bad company, people would notice. This created a certain amount of accountability. Now, it's easy to watch and listen to anything we choose in private, even the things we should avoid.

The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. Proverbs 15:3

Due to technology, the temptations of the world have risen to a new level. Like a child, we think nobody will know what we're doing. Today, many people use the internet to view things Christ followers should avoid. But remember, the Lord always knows what we are thinking, watching, and listening to.

But don't assume this only refers to pornography. That's an area we must avoid, but the internet has many other unwholesome choices, and some of them aren't as obvious as pornography. For example, we shouldn't be listening to anyone preaching hatred, prejudice, or a watered-down gospel. And we must stay away from anyone who is using malicious gossip for entertainment. Remember, those being slandered are real people with real feelings, and "character assassination" isn't wholesome entertainment.

If we want to be in a close relationship with Jesus, we must remember that He is HOLY. As you read this, is the Holy Spirit pricking your conscience about your internet usage? If He is, ask yourself this question: If Jesus was in the room, would I be embarrassed about what I'm watching or listening to? After all, He is in the room!

Christ follower, let's make sure that Jesus is proud of the choices we make!