Briefly we can define idolatry as having something in 1st place in our lives , taking the position that God should have. Whatever : gods , people, things , hobbies, sports, work , entertainment , etc. . Today, with the advancement of technology predominate 3 idols to which the youth has turned . Some have become techno - dependent youth. • The TV : Object of controversy in Christianity long . We know that its use can be negative or positive for our lives. The important thing is that you must have control of the remote control and can decide which programming is acceptable and grieved the Holy Spirit. You must also handle the red button on / off to tighten as appropriate , and not be so much time in front of the screen. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken thou me in thy way . Psalm 119:37 • The CELL : It is the most used tools of interpersonal communication, new applications can not only talk and send text messages, but take pictures, shoot , have fun with games , listen to radio, connect to the web and many other things . For some sophisticated transforms your phone into an expensive and important object that is idolized by its owner. Overdo the use of this object can gradually move away from the real world , being immersed in it ignoring our surroundings . And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away . For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell Matthew 5:30 • The COMPUTER: The so famous general purpose machine in these last decades turned into something essential to personal and organizational existence. Here you can find many things that will catch your attention : all programs , video games, Internet social networking , e- mail accounts , web pages of different content , and others. Depending on the use you give it and the time you spend will be a blessing or curse for you. I will set before my eyes anything unfair ... Psalm 101:3 extract I will wash my hands in innocence , and so will I compass thine altar, O Lord . Psalm 26:6 We should clarify that : These 3 devices are NOT harmful or negative for the Christian life for themselves , they become this since we use them so that we do fall into sin, we turn away from communion with God or we devote so much time or we do not get a minute to the Lord . Understand that one of the most important treasures that we can deliver to our Heavenly Father is the time, even in our youth. (Ecclesiastes 12:1). The KEY is to assimilate what is written in 1 Corinthians 6:12 All things are lawful , but not everything is all things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything . Reflections : How long you use these three artifacts daily? Dominate your life ? ? Have they become idols that are above God? Tip : Consider reducing the time you spend them and put to moments of PRAYER , BIBLE READING , WORSHIP , PRAISE AND SERVICE to YOUR REDEEMER John 15:7
Posted on: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 02:05:27 +0000
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