Good Things Gone Bad; Technology from Carmel Baptist on Vimeo.
As we talk about technology and how it can become an idol in our lives, I want you to understand 3 things upfront:
Technology is a good, God given gift. God created us with the ability to create, and we reflect his image when we create technology.
Like anything else, technology is subject to the curse of sin. We live in a fallen world, and anything can be used for sinful purposes.
Our application (what we do with it)determines if technology is used to honor God or fall into sin.
1. Become Aware #Guard Your Heart
We must guard our hearts by seeing to it that no one takes us captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy.So, how can we be aware and guard our hearts?
1. Be visible.
2. Be accountable.
3. Be real.
4. Be mature.
2. Become Assured #Fullness is in Christ
Did you know you don’t have to be dead to enjoy eternal life? Jesus died so that you might have real, fulfilled life, here and now. A life of joy, not based on circumstances, but based on your assurance of salvation in Christ.
In Christ is your significance. In Christ is your acceptance. In Christ you share in the goodness of God’s nature, and in His rule over every power and authority including those who would try to talk you into living according to the world instead of according to Christ.
3. Become Alive #Live in Him
Ephesians 2 says we have been made alive when we were dead; saved by grace from the wrath of God. In Jesus we have been given an incredible gift; one we didn’t deserve. Shouldn't we honor the one who gave us the gift, and use it for what it was meant to be used? Live in Him.
Is there something in your life that is lying in the middle of the interstate today? Something that you need to decide right now if you own it, or if it owns you.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, you can release that idol. You can return it to its proper place, and allow God to be the focus of your heart. Confess your sin before the Lord, and ask Him to give you the strength to overcome your idols.
1 John 1:9 says, “ If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
The eighteen wheeler is approaching fast. You have to decide what your next move will be. Will you run out in front of the truck to protect your precious idol? Or will you let it be smashed to bits?
