A half century ago, as modern media at that time became more integrated into the average home, some Christians had a tendency to become legalistic (creating lists of do's and don'ts) about movies, television, and music in their attempt to be holy and separate from the world. It was a worthy goal but not necessarily the right approach. In the modern church there has been a pendulum swing in the opposite direction which has resulted in widespread compromise and spiritual lethargy. The subject of holiness often gets muddled in legalism and the subject of grace often gets muddled in compromise. Jesus taught them both and neither legalism nor compromise are excuses to abandon the truth. The Media Talk 101 seminar approaches the subject of media with an emphasis on following Jesus and gaining wisdom from His example, the instruction of Scripture and the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit.
