Technology

Today’s big question: Am I using technology or is technology using me?

Define the relationship Have a technology DTR

Define the relationship Key question: Does technology get in the way of you loving God with all your heart, mind, strength and loving your neighbor as yourself?

Define the relationship Romans 1:25 – They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator – who is forever praised

Break the chains Connect to the Vine

Break the chains Connect to the Vine 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - pray continually Matthew 6:33 - But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Ephesians 5:18 - Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit Psalm 1:2 - Blessed is the one…whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.

Break the chains Make Rules "The ancient monastic tradition called a “rule” offers a simple, compelling way to set those boundaries. In monastic communities, a rule represents a voluntary commitment to do and not do particular things. It is a decision, made in a time of clarity, that helps guide choices the rest of the time. Rules turn intentions into specific commitments, commitments into actions, actions into habits and habits into a way of life. It could be argued that most, perhaps all, ancient rules held one primary purpose: attention... A rule helps us give ourselves — our full presence — to the one thing most important in that moment, whether a friend or prayer or a task. A rule becomes a sea wall against distraction and constrains even some good- but-secondary things so that we can focus on what matters most." - Jedd Medefind-

Break the chains Ask for Help James 5:16 - confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

Redeem the tool The answer isn’t…

Redeem the tool Technology is a tool, a gift even, that can be used to glorify God