Matthew 5:16 says in part "Let your good deeds shineout for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father." New Living Translation. (NLT). Many media outlets that proports to provide us news could learn from that scripture. Note that many news outlets first share news about murders; shootings; and other crimes of violence. Especially on urban TV news. Under the banner "Breaking News" comes stories of murders, and shootings. You can predict what the leading story will be. Murders and shootings are definitely not good deeds!
Is it that difficult for news outlets to find "good deeds" stories? Yes, news about health dangers, and corrupt practices should be shared with the public to alert us of dangers out here in the real world. I wonder how do reporters having to read the news feel about having to read stories about shootings and murders, day after day after day? Don't they get tired of the same stories? How are they mentally impacted by having to read and share such stories?
We as consumers need to demand more from news publishers. Don't you want to also hear inspirational stories of the good deeds that are being done?
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