Tech in the Home

Tech Is a Tool, Not a Master

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Today’s Reality

• 7 hours/day on screens
• 4½ hours/day on your phone = about 70 days every year
• The average person will spend nearly 19 years of life looking at screens.

Technology subtly promises what only God can provide:

• Omnipotent – “I can do anything.”
• Omnipresent – “I can be anywhere.”
• Omniscient – “I know everything.”
• Omnibenevolent – “Everyone sees my best life.”

Walk Wisely (Ephesians 5:15-17)

• Live intentionally, not impulsively.
• Redeem your time because the days are evil.
• God’s will is revealed through God’s Word.
• Question: Is my technology drawing me closer to Christ or farther from Him?

Practice Self-Control (1 Cor. 9:24-27)

Paul disciplined himself instead of letting his desires control him.

Warning Signs

• Inseparable – anxious without a device
• Irritable – angry when challenged
• Irresponsible – neglecting priorities
• Insulated – hiding activity

Build a Wise Home

• Know:
  
  • Devices, apps, contacts, screen locations, family expectations
• Replace mindless scrolling with:
  
  • Scripture, prayer, conversation, reading, service, rest, and fun 

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Don’t Let AI Replace People 

AI is a helpful tool but a poor substitute for God’s Spirit, God’s Word, and God’s people..

Never let AI replace:

• Scripture
• The Holy Spirit
• The local church
• Godly counsel
• Real friendships
• Discipleship

AI provides information. God transforms people through His Word and His people.

Action Steps

• Decide healthy limits.
• Detox from unhealthy habits.
• Defend weak areas with guardrails.
• Devote your time to better pursuits.
• Disclose your plan with someone for accountability.

Technology makes a wonderful servant but a terrible master.

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