should be operated correctly. It is similar to an automobile. There should be proper instructions and guidelines given. That is why it is too bad that you cannot be with these young people more. Keep in mind that probably, unless the children see TV in your home, un der your guidance and direction, the likelihood is that they will see less desirable things at the homes of others. In a completely different area consider the many possible and inexpensive hobbies which can be undertaken. A great num ber of cities have programs set up in this area, particularly for young people. Let your children get in volved in different things that pro vide for diversity and interest. As to your older children, now away from home, it would not be incon sistent, if properly explained to bring in a TV set now. They would no doubt appreciate discussing the problem with you. Such times can prove to be the most important and rewarding for them as well as for you. Q. Centralia, Wash. "In I John 3:6 and 9, can a Christian sin in this life? Please explain these passages for me." A. Yes, Christians can and do sin as you will note from the first chapter and the first few verses of the second in this same book. Thank Cod, we do have an Advo cate with the Father, even our Lord Jesus Christ (2:1). There is no discrepancy between the two verses which you have mentioned. When a person be comes a child of Cod through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, he is a new creation (II Corinthians 5:17). When you become a Christian, it Page 15
pressions, generally of one man, as to what he feels the verse says to him. Paraphrases are useful to some for study or reference work. We feel that perhaps the best to recommend would be the Ampli fied Bible which gives all of the various shades of meaning to the original words and text. Another very excellent new work by way of translations is the new American Standard Bible which has just re cently been published by Creation House. We would encourage you to get a copy of this. Q. Clearbrook, B.C., Can. "We have three lovely children at home. We have had to move a number of times recently and they have suf fered for it. They often tell us that there is nothing to do in this area since their friends are left behind. Hence, they beg for a television set. We have been told that there is hardly anything good for chil dren on TV. Having to be away a great deal we are afraid that they would see programs which would destroy their morals and our teach ing. We did not allow our older children to have television when they were at home. If we bought a set now, would this be inconsis tent and a poor testimony to them ? A. Our entire purpose, of course, should be what will please and bring honor to the Lord. In this area, the matter is one of personal conviction. It is not something for our legislation upon others. Could you possibly have time to interest your children in new friends who might be a part of one of the near by churches? It is true that most of the things on television are not for the consumption of young minds. Like anything, television
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