On the table side by side - The Holy Scriptures and the T.V Guide

On the table side by side
The Holy Scriptures and the T.V. Guide.

One is well worn, yet cherished with pride,
But that one is not the Scriptures, it's the T.V. Guide.

One is used daily to help folks decide,
No! it isn't the Scriptures, it's the T.V. Guide.

As the pages are turned what shall they see?
Oh! it doesn't matter, just turn on the T.V.

Then confusion is started, for they can't all agree
On what they shall watch on the old T.V.

So they refer to the book in which they all confide
But it isn't the Scriptures, it's the T.V. Guide.

The Word of God is seldom read.
Maybe a verse before they fall into bed.

Exhausted and sleepy and tired as can be,
Not from reading the Scriptures, but from watching T.V.

Then back to the table side by side,
The Holy Scriptures and the T.V. Guide.

No time for prayer, No time for the Word.
The plan of salvation is seldom heard.

Forgiveness of sin so full and free
We find in the Scriptures and not on T.V.

(an oldie but goodie - smile)