READ: 1
CORINTHIANS 6:11-14
There has
been a major technological breakthrough with the emergence of the Internet. The
world has been reduced to a global village, thereby facilitating high-level
communication. This has been prophesied in Scripture: “But you, Daniel, shut up the
words, and seal the book, even to the time to the end: many shall run to and
fro, and knowledge shall be increased” (Daniel 12:4). However good the
opportunities offered by the Internet may be, each user is faced with some
challenges which if not carefully handled, may be to one’s detriment.
It is highly addictive. This will rob you of precious time meant for other things. It is a big time waster! Also, it has many immoral sites that, if care is not taken, can pollute your mind. Young folks can be exposed to diverse information detrimental to their mind. The reading in verse 12 says: “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” The Internet may be readily available to you but not all the sites or information on it are profitable. Care has to be taken jealousy to shield your heart from filth. Some may expose themselves to pornography. The temptation is worse if the computer is kept in a private place. Hence there is need to practise safe surfing.
The ability to access Christian resources and programmes on line has reduced the enthusiasm of some to attend church meetings regularly. After all, they argue, they now have the church in their homes. But this is a strategy of the devil to break your fellowship with the brethren, before striking at you to destroy you. Hebrews 10:25 says “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some,…” However, the Internet, if well managed, will afford you great opportunities for spiritual growth, to lead others to Christ via e-mail or websites or even through one on one discussions. Like Paul, by all means, see how you can use this medium to save some souls.
Every Christian has to define his or her relationship with the Internet, to know what to avoid and what to use so as to protect your soul. Do so today.
It is highly addictive. This will rob you of precious time meant for other things. It is a big time waster! Also, it has many immoral sites that, if care is not taken, can pollute your mind. Young folks can be exposed to diverse information detrimental to their mind. The reading in verse 12 says: “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” The Internet may be readily available to you but not all the sites or information on it are profitable. Care has to be taken jealousy to shield your heart from filth. Some may expose themselves to pornography. The temptation is worse if the computer is kept in a private place. Hence there is need to practise safe surfing.
The ability to access Christian resources and programmes on line has reduced the enthusiasm of some to attend church meetings regularly. After all, they argue, they now have the church in their homes. But this is a strategy of the devil to break your fellowship with the brethren, before striking at you to destroy you. Hebrews 10:25 says “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some,…” However, the Internet, if well managed, will afford you great opportunities for spiritual growth, to lead others to Christ via e-mail or websites or even through one on one discussions. Like Paul, by all means, see how you can use this medium to save some souls.
Every Christian has to define his or her relationship with the Internet, to know what to avoid and what to use so as to protect your soul. Do so today.
MEMORIZE:
1 CORINTHIANS 6:12 - All things are lawful for me, but all things are not
helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the
power of any.
