Limiting TV is something that has simplified our lives greatly. This is something Matt and I have done since we got married. We have never had cable and we never will. This is a conclusion we have come to because we see how distracting and wasteful TV can be. This is not to say that we don’t watch any television, because we do watch some. We have our favorite TV shows on DVD. It is just that we would rather fill our time with more meaningful and important things.
Limiting our TV time has helped many areas of our lives. Watching Television durning the day makes the following days more stressful. I have realized that when I watch TV I get nothing done. I put off the cleaning and cooking. Then I feel rushed and panicked because I have tons to do and a much smaller time frame to do it in. Then I end up having more work to do the following days. Where is the simplicity in that?
Limiting TV also saves money. This is a no-brainer. If you don’t have cable, you don’t have a cable bill. Voila, money in the bank.
The main thing limiting TV has done is give our family more quality time together. During the days Titus, Adelaide, and I play and read together instead of vegging out on the couch. After Titus and Adelaide go to bed at night, Matt and I spend the rest of the evening together. We normally spend this time talking or reading. We also use this time to read the Bible and pray with each other. Turning off the television is a great way to get to know your family better.
The idea of a simple life primarily comes from the principle of being a good steward of the things God has given to us. Time is a big area of our stewardship. God gives us exactly the right amount of time in our days that we need. It is our responsibility to use that time wisely.
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