It just isn't enough

I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling to me. Psalm 101:3

The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8

My heart is heavy with the burden to seek God daily, first, most.  I find myself so quickly seeking out other "loves" that easily displace God, readily distract me from Him, completely consume my attention and affection.  So it becomes all the more critical to be vigilant, selfless, obedient to Christ alone.  If I'm not training my own heart to seek and love Him first, how the world do I think I can teach my own children to do so?

I am overwhelmed by what parents allow their children to view, by what they set before their children to entertain them.  My opinions on such things are usually kept to myself, knowing that every family unit is different, every parent is different, every situation is different.  But tonight, I am deeply troubled to hear and see to what children are exposed.  It is too early to begin exposure to these things, these movies, these forms of entertainment.  These children will grow into adults and will be inundated with this "junk food" on a regular basis; don't start it now.  Begin healthy habits early.  We as parents desire our children to know and love and follow Jesus as their Lord, but at the same time we are attempting to feed them Truth, we are simultaneously feeding them rot, expecting them to choose the better.

I wish I could do better justice to my thoughts, attaching words to them in a clear manner.

We as Christians are so quick to justify a movie, a tradition, a whatever because we think if we sprinkle enough Bible spices on it, it will change the content.  But fish doesn't flavor salt, salt flavors fish.  If we want children who understand Biblical standards for living, who embrace Truth, who adore Jesus, then we can't contaminate those teachings and lessons with worldly living.  To me, that looks lukewarm.  We've got to be on one side of the fence only, not balancing on top of it.

Lord, please give us wisdom.  Please give me wisdom, insight, discernment, clarity, direction, and consistency.  Let my children see me loving, following, and worshiping You alone.