“It’s Just A Video Game”

1 Thessalonians 5:14 – 22

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

Types Of Video Games• Real – Time Strategy

• Adventure• Action – Adventure

• Sports• Shooters

Video Game Ratings

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

Paul’s Inspired Advice

1. Check Out Everything2. Keep Only What Is Good3. Run From Even The Appearance Of Evil

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)