Raise Them "Digitally"
Scott Luck
Part of Raise Them Up
August 16, 2020

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Eph. 5:15-17(ESV)


TRAPS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

1) TIME WASTER TRAP

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Eph. 5:15-16(ESV)

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.
1 Cor. 10:23(ESV)


2 )THE WORLDLY SEDUCTION TRAP

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Eph. 5:15-16(ESV)

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Rom. 12:2(ESV)

Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
James 4:4(ESV)


3) THE DISTRACTION TRAP.

Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Eph. 5:17(ESV)

“There is but one good; that is God. Everything else is good when it looks to Him and bad when it turns from Him.” - CS Lewis


HOW TO GLORIFY GOD WITH MY SMARTPHONE:

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
1 Cor. 10:31(ESV)

1) USE IT TO ENCOURAGE CONNECTION

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
1 Thes. 5:11(ESV)


2) USE IT TO CULTIVATE CONSECRATION

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 3:18(ESV)

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
Psalm 119:37(ESV)


3) USE IT TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION.

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!
1 Chron. 16:24(ESV)