Angus T Jones

Angus T. Jones, the 19-year-old co-star on the CBS hit comedy Two and a Half Men, recently called his own show “filth”, and urged people not to watch the show that he has been on for nearly half his life.

It seems that Jones has been examining the Bible and the claims of Christianity, leading him to a point in his life where he must make some important decisions. These decisions are made difficult by the fact that Jones reportedly earns $350,000 per episode. That’s a lot of money to walk away from. And walk away from it he must, or be labeled a hypocrite who sold his soul for money and fame.

The Bible warns us not to succumb to the temptations of the world and all that it has to offer (1 John 2:15-17). Earthly riches and pleasures are fleeting, but God’s blessings last forever.

It will be interesting to see how this story plays out. Is Jones serious about his new-found faith? If so, how will he proceed from this important crossroad in his life? How will he handle the criticism and ridicule that is already coming his way?

There are other questions to consider too. Are we serious about what we believe? Are we in danger of selling out to worldly temptations? Are we tempted by much less than $350,000? How can we show that we truly love God more than we love sinful pleasures?