All is Well in Zion?

It's a cliche that anyone who is LDS has probably heard but all may not have the same impression about its meaning. To some it is an indication that things are doing well and you are where you need to be spiritually so there is no worry.

However, it is also to many and mockery of that same concept conceding that there may be those that have convinced themselves that they are where they need to be spiritually but are fooling themselves. Recently, there was a lesson taught by our Bishopric that discussed pornography's influence on the church and the huge need for people to get matters resolved. There was an indication made that many people may have a problem that they don't even realize they have.

I found it very interesting that it was addressed. I think that there are things that we subject ourselves to that may not be as obvious and blatant as pornography but every bit as detrimental to our salvation. I think there are books and TV shows out there that are subtle in their exposing you thought and images but over time have the exact same effect as extreme pornography when exposed over time. I think of it like radioactive exposure...once in a heave dose can kill you but so can small doses over time.

I think the most important step you can take is to recognize to what you are exposing yourself. I was driving to work the other day and there was a radio station discussing shows that you watch that you wouldn't want anyone to know you watched. The irony was the list of shows that people called in for was a who's who of shows that contain promiscuity, sexual content, violence and all of which are on prime time on regular television stations. I think that if there is any show you are watching that you are embarrassed by or don't want anyone to know that you are watching...there may be a problem.

I would encourage everyone to carefully consider what it is you watch on television and movies, and if you are concerned that maybe it isn't ok, you may already have your answer.