The 23rd ChannelThe 23rd Channel

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The TV is my shepherd; my spiritual growth shall want. It maketh me to sit down and do nothing for His name's sake, because it requireth all my leisure time. It keepeth me from doing my duty as a Christian because it presenteth so many good shows that I must see.

It restoreth my knowledge of the things of the world, and keepeth me from the study of God's Word. It leadeth me in the paths of failing to attend church and doing nothing for the kingdom of God.

Yea, though I live to be a hundred, I shall keep viewing my TV as long as it will work, for it is my closest companion. Its sounds and pictures, they comfort me.

It presenteth entertainment before me and keepeth me from doing important things with my family. It fills my head with ideas which differ from those in the Word of God.

Surely, no good thing will come of my life because of so many wasted hours, and I shall dwell in my remorse and bitter memories forever.

The 23rd Channel - New International Version

The TV is my shepherd. I shall not want;

It makes me lie down on the sofa;

It leads me away from the faith; It destroys my soul.

It leads me in the paths of sex and violence for the sponsor's sake.

Yea, though I walk in the shadow of Christian responsibilities, there will be no interruption for the TV is with me;

Its cable and remote control, they comfort me.

It prepares a commercial for me in the presence of my worldliness;

It anoints my head with humanism and consumerism, my coveting runneth over.

Surely, laziness and ignorance shall follow me all the days of my life;

and I shall dwell in the house watching TV forever.

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