Friday, March 31, 2023

WARNINGS on technology

 

Romans 13:1

King James Version

13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. 

For there is no power but of God: 

the powers that be are ordained of God.


What does the Bible say about technology?

How did people use it then?

How are we being warned now?

Scripture has these to say:

Genesis 11:5-10

King James Version

5 And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, 

which the children of men builded.

6 And the Lord said, 

Behold, 

the people is one, 

and they have all one language; 

and this they begin to do: 

and now nothing will be restrained from them, 

which they have imagined to do.

7 Go to, let us go down, 

and there confound their language, 

that they may not understand one another's speech.

8 So the Lord scattered them abroad from thence 

upon the face of all the earth: 

and they left off to build the city.

9 Therefore is the name of it called Babel; 

because the Lord did there 

confound the language of all the earth: 

and from thence did the Lord scatter them abroad 

upon the face of all the earth.

10 These are the generations of Shem: 

Shem was an hundred years old, 

and begat Arphaxad two years after the flood:


Exodus 31:1-5

King James Version

31 And the Lord spake unto Moses, 

saying,

2 See, I have called by name 

Bezaleel the son of Uri, 

the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, 

in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, 

and in all manner of workmanship,

4 To devise cunning works, 

to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

5 And in cutting of stones, 

to set them, 

and in carving of timber, 

to work in all manner of workmanship.


2 Chronicles 26:13-16

King James Version

13 And under their hand was an army, 

three hundred thousand 

and seven thousand and five hundred, 

that made war with mighty power, 

to help the king against the enemy.

14 And Uzziah prepared for them throughout 

all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, 

and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones.

15 And he made in Jerusalem engines, 

invented by cunning men, 

to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, 

to shoot arrows and great stones withal. 

And his name spread far abroad; 

for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.

16 But when he was strong, 

his heart was lifted up to his destruction: 

for he transgressed against the Lord his God, 

and went into the temple of the Lord 

to burn incense upon the altar of incense.


Nehemiah 2:17-18

King James Version

17 Then said I unto them, 

Ye see the distress that we are in, 

how Jerusalem lieth waste, 

and the gates thereof are burned with fire: 

come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, 

that we be no more a reproach.

18 Then I told them of the hand of my God 

which was good upon me; 

as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. 

And they said,

Let us rise up and build. 

So they strengthened their hands 

for this good work.


Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

King James Version

2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, 

vanity of vanities; all is vanity.

3 What profit hath a man of all his labour 

which he taketh under the sun?

4 One generation passeth away, 

and another generation cometh: 

but the earth abideth for ever.

5 The sun also ariseth, 

and the sun goeth down, 

and hasteth to his place where he arose.

6 The wind goeth toward the south, 

and turneth about unto the north; 

it whirleth about continually, 

and the wind returneth again 

according to his circuits.

7 All the rivers run into the sea; 

yet the sea is not full; 

unto the place from whence the rivers come, 

thither they return again.

8 All things are full of labour; 

man cannot utter it: 

the eye is not satisfied with seeing, 

nor the ear filled with hearing.

9 The thing that hath been, 

it is that which shall be; 

and that which is done is that which shall be done: 

and there is no new thing under the sun.

10 Is there any thing whereof it may be said,

See, this is new? 

it hath been already of old time, 

which was before us.

11 There is no remembrance of former things; 

neither shall there be any remembrance of things 

that are to come with those that shall come after.


Isaiah 10:12-18

King James Version

12 Wherefore it shall come to pass, 

that when the Lord hath performed his whole work 

upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, 

I will punish the fruit of the stout heart 

of the king of Assyria, 

and the glory of his high looks.

13 For he saith, 

By the strength of my hand I have done it, 

and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: 

and I have removed the bounds of the people,

 and have robbed their treasures, 

and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man:

14 And my hand hath found as a nest 

the riches of the people: 

and as one gathereth eggs that are left, 

have I gathered all the earth; 

and there was none that moved the wing, 

or opened the mouth, or peeped.

15 Shall the axe boast itself against him 

that heweth therewith? 

or shall the saw magnify itself against him 

that shaketh it? 

as if the rod should shake itself against them 

that lift it up,

or as if the staff should lift up itself, 

as if it were no wood.

16 Therefore shall the Lord, 

the Lord of hosts, 

send among his fat ones leanness; 

and under his glory he shall kindle a burning

like the burning of a fire.

17 And the light of Israel shall be for a fire, 

and his Holy One for a flame: 

and it shall burn 

and devour his thorns and his briers in one day;

18 And shall consume the glory of his forest, 

and of his fruitful field, 

both soul and body: 

and they shall be 

as when a standard-bearer fainteth.


Isaiah 53:6

King James Version

6 All we like sheep have gone astray; 

we have turned every one to his own way; 

and the Lord hath laid on him 

the iniquity of us all.


Daniel 12:4

King James Version

4 But thou, O Daniel, 

shut up the words, 

and seal the book, 

even to the time of the end: 

many shall run to and fro, 

and knowledge shall be increased.


Luke 16:15

King James Version

15 And he said unto them, 

Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; 

but God knoweth your hearts: 

for that which is highly esteemed among men 

is abomination in the sight of God.


1 Corinthians 6:12

King James Version

12 All things are lawful unto me, 

but all things are not expedient: 

all things are lawful for me, 

but I will not be brought under the power of any.


1 Corinthians 10:14

King James Version

14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, 

flee from idolatry.


Ephesians 2:10

King James Version

10 For we are his workmanship, 

created in Christ Jesus unto good works, 

which God hath before ordained 

that we should walk in them.


Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.


1 John 2:16-17

King James Version

16 For all that is in the world, 

the lust of the flesh, 

and the lust of the eyes, 

and the pride of life, 

is not of the Father, 

but is of the world.

17 And the world passeth away, 

and the lust thereof: 

but he that doeth the will of God 

abideth for ever.


Revelation 9:20-21

King James Version

20 And the rest of the men 

which were not killed by these plagues 

yet repented not of the works of their hands, 

that they should not worship devils, 

and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, 

and stone, and of wood: 

which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:

21 Neither repented they of their murders, 

nor of their sorceries, 

nor of their fornication, 

nor of their thefts.


The Bible is clear.

LOVE GOD above all.

Everything must be for GOD's GLORY.

1 Corinthians 10:31

King James Version

31 Whether therefore ye eat, 

or drink, 

or whatsoever ye do, 

do all to the glory of God.


Colossians 3:17

King James Version

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, 

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, 

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.


born again is not blinded by technology.

We do not worship technology.

We worship GOD alone.

We turn to His WORD.

That we may be blameless when JESUS comes.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

King James Version

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, 

and is profitable for doctrine, 

for reproof, 

for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness:

17 That the man of God may be perfect, 

thoroughly furnished unto all good works.


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Monday, February 20, 2023

being LEVEL-headed

 


Isaiah 26:3

King James Version

3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, 

whose mind is stayed on thee: 

because he trusteth in thee.


Does it matter so much we have the latest app, gadget, or tech?

Does it matter so much we're always in the know, tech-wise?

Does it matter what people think of you?

Is it wise to do so?

Or, would you rather put your faith in CHRIST?

In the ONE, TRUE LORD of ALL.

In Whom life, truth, and salvation, comes from:

John 14:6

King James Version

6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, the truth, and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, 

but by me.


It's mighty tiresome running after the latest this, or that.

It can even create neurosis in you.

And to what end?

That you're always in the "loop"?

That you're "trending"?

That you're not "left behind"?

Methinks, if you keep following trends, you may be left behind.

And I don't mean by the world's standards.

This is what I mean:

Matthew 24:39-42

King James Version

39 And knew not until the flood came, 

and took them all away; 

so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

40 Then shall two be in the field; 

the one shall be taken, and the other left.

41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; 

the one shall be taken, and the other left.

42 Watch therefore: 

for ye know not what hour 

your Lord doth come.


You will be left behind if you focus on idolatry.

Worshiping the latest gadgets, sports heroes, music mavericks, fleeting fashion, latest tech.

And whatever else this fallen world deems "cool", and "must have".

Making sure your heart stays farthest away from GOD.

That's the enemy's plan.

To keep you "occupied".

So, he can "occupy".

The Bible did say:

Luke 16:15

King James Version

15 And he said unto them, 

Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; 

but God knoweth your hearts: 

for that which is highly esteemed among men 

is abomination in the sight of God.


Sure, we're all running a race.

Not a race to find who's the smartest, most famous, and wealthiest.

Rather, it's a different kind of race.

At least, for born agains.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

King James Version

7 I have fought a good fight, 

I have finished my course, 

I have kept the faith:

8 Henceforth there is laid up for me 

a crown of righteousness, 

which the Lord, 

the righteous judge, 

shall give me at that day: 

and not to me only, 

but unto all them also 

that love his appearing.


Who cares if you don't have the latest gadget?

Who cares if you're not in the "loop"?

Who cares if you don't know the latest tech "lingo"?

Who cares if you can't program at all?

Will the LORD judge you that way?

Won't it rather be this way:

Psalm 14:2

King James Version

2 The Lord looked down from heaven 

upon the children of men, 

to see if there were any that did understand, 

and seek God.


Of course, the LORD found His answer a long time ago.

Romans 3:11

King James Version

11 There is none that understandeth, 

there is none that seeketh after God.


Folks, time for you to have a change of heart.

In place of going ga-ga over technology.

Colossians 3:2

King James Version

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.


That is, if this is what you want:

Colossians 3:1

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.


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Sunday, December 4, 2022

GATEWAY to destruction

 

1 John 4:1

King James Version

4 Beloved, believe not every spirit, 

but try the spirits whether they are of God: 

because many false prophets are gone out into the world.


Crafty, crafty Satan.

He found another way to disengage us from GOD's WORD.

To believe, and get caught up, in his perverse world.

Making us superheroes, transhumans, defying gravity, causing addiction, perpetuating ego, vanity, violence, and loss of reality.

Truly gateways to the fallen world.

For this post (for there are many devil's devices), consider the following:

Virtual reality

Simulated reality

Augmented reality

Extended reality

Transhumanism

Metaverse


Satan has greatly influenced man's thinking, creating little gods of themselves, others, and technology.

So very ripe for more idolatry.

And yet man gloats along, not realizing future destruction.

He's had a taste of the enemy's power.

Illusion, and delusion.

And there's no stopping Satan and his followers.

I mean, in this world today, who doesn't like trends?

Who doesn't want to know the future?

Who doesn't want to conquer the world?

All roads seem to lead to that now.

World domination.

Pleasure.

Desire.

Greed.

Vanity.

Perversions.

All smoothly-cloaked with the slickest, undetectable promotion.

By the GRACE of GOD, the true born again looks to a wary eye at such distractions.

He knows they lead to destruction.

And we would have no part in your ruin.

We stick to the WORD of GOD.

Nothing can be more MAGNIFICENT than knowing the WORD of GOD.

Through Scripture.

Through the ministrations of SPIRIT.

Through the gifting of the LORD JESUS.


Man is not a robot, to be designed upon, or manipulated.

He carries the breath of GOD.

He is a living soul.

Genesis 2:7

King James Version

7 And the Lord God formed man 

of the dust of the ground, 

and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; 

and man became a living soul.


We are not to be part, and party, to Satan's plan.

In mocking GOD's spiritual creation.

In taking over the world to defy GOD.

As if Satan would ever have a use for us, once he's achieved his goal.

Everything GOD created is SACRED.

The world is swiftly going down the drain.

Into an abyss where Satan belongs.

Now, people think it's cool to explore and invade all virtual realities.

Exploring, and expanding, its many cool uses.

Thinking himself brilliant, indestructible, and powerful.

Shades of Satan, I say.

Such delusion.

"Yeah, but it's just a game," you'd say.

Or, "But it's the future!"

Alternately, "It's the latest trend, gadget, or cure."

A born again doesn't think so.

We live by the Bible.

We are attuned to GOD's WORD.

JESUS is the ONLY physician we have.

We do not tamper with GOD's creation.

We have ABSOLUTE faith in the LORD JESUS.

We have ABSOLUTE respect for the LAWS of GOD.

The ONLY POWER we recognize is GOD.

Romans 13:1

King James Version

13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. 

For there is no power but of God: 

the powers that be are ordained of God.


If anything, this life is THE simulation.

For the REAL life is with JESUS.

But Satan has it all reversed.

He makes us think this life is the real life.

And that we are to aspire for that simulation.

To imagine what could be possible.

All have been prophesied, through Scripture.

We know our beginning, our present, and our future.

Both believers, and unbelievers, alike.

We are mortals, subject to age, decay, and death.

After the original sin, GOD deemed it so.

Only GOD appoints the day, or hour of our life.

Our times are in GOD's hand.

Psalm 31:15

King James Version

15 My times are in thy hand: 

deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, 

and from them that persecute me.


We need to be delivered from many enemies that try to capture our soul.

Science and technology are but mere pawns to the enemy's scheme.

More than ever, we must pray to be born again, that we may know GOD's truth.

Without JESUS, what would we know?

Without the HOLY SPIRIT, what would we remember?

John 14:26

King James Version

26 But the Comforter, 

which is the Holy Ghost, 

whom the Father will send in my name, 

he shall teach you all things, 

and bring all things to your remembrance, 

whatsoever I have said unto you.


The battle for the soul is real.

There will be tiny voices in the wilderness (like ours), reminding you to return to the LORD.

In these last days, stay closest to the LORD.

For the pull of technology is strong.

JESUS did say:

Matthew 26:41

King James Version

41 Watch and pray, 

that ye enter not into temptation: 

the spirit indeed is willing, 

but the flesh is weak.


It takes but ONE angel to bind Satan.

Really think about that, in case you get caught up in the enemy's power.

Revelation 20:1-3

King James Version

20 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, 

having the key of the bottomless pit 

and a great chain in his hand.

2 And he laid hold on the dragon, 

that old serpent, 

which is the Devil, and Satan, 

and bound him a thousand years,

3 And cast him into the bottomless pit, 

and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, 

that he should deceive the nations no more, 

till the thousand years should be fulfilled: 

and after that he must be loosed a little season.


Further, what are you doing flirting with virtual reality, simulated reality, or augmented reality?

Get real.

GOD is a LIVING GOD.

Jeremiah 10:10

King James Version

10 But the Lord is the true God, 

he is the living God, 

and an everlasting king: 

at his wrath the earth shall tremble, 

and the nations shall not be able to abide 

his indignation.


The BIBLE is the LIVING WORD.

Hebrews 4:12

King James Version

12 For the word of God is quick, 

and powerful, 

and sharper than any twoedged sword, 

piercing even to the dividing asunder 

of soul and spirit, 

and of the joints and marrow, 

and is a discerner 

of the thoughts and intents of the heart.


JESUS is the LIVING WORD.

John 1:14

King James Version

14 And the Word was made flesh, 

and dwelt among us, 

(and we beheld his glory, 

the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,)

 full of grace and truth.


John 6:51

King James Version

51 I am the living bread 

which came down from heaven: 

if any man eat of this bread, 

he shall live for ever: 

and the bread that I will give is my flesh, 

which I will give for the life of the world.


Have nothing to do with the devil's devices.

It is sure destruction.


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Thursday, November 24, 2022

on phone ADDICTION

 

Psalm 44:20-21

King James Version

20 If we have forgotten the name of our God, 

or stretched out our hands to a strange god;

21 Shall not God search this out? 

for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.


The devil truly has many devices.

One device, is the device people often look at.

Devised to distract your from GOD.

The smartphone.

"Yeah, but I need it for business."

"I need to connect with family."

"It's fun."

"You're just jealous, coz you don't have friends."

"I like taking pictures."

"I'm not born again, why should I care?"


Well, that fun, family, and friends excuse takes a lot of your time.

It eats up a large chunk of your life.

Especially kids, whose faces are constantly plastered on games.

Or teenagers who try to outdo each other with their photos, and activities.

Same with adults, who don't talk to each other anymore.

Even as the phone's also used to shut others out.

An opthalmologist shook his head at LED effects upon our eyes.

As with everything else, used in moderation, gadgets are okay.

But are gadgets really used in moderation?

Aren't those filled with apps and sites to hook us all?

What is addiction but an "I can't live without it" stand.

A new word has even been created for this syndrome.

Nomophobia.

Anything that takes over our life, work, or relationship with GOD, and other people, could be an addiction.

Unless there are regulations about not using phones on the street, more often than not, you'd see people using their phones as they walk, or drive.

Of course, you know the danger in that.

If we are not a danger to ourselves, we could be a danger to others.

Though, usually, it's both.


We have been captivated by that tiny computer in our hands.

We marvel at what it can do.

Is it really that smart?

Sure, you need it.

The world designed we need it.

Ever imagined a day, or a time, the whole system collapses?

What of your contacts, your pictures, your apps?

Can you live without a phone?

Can you go back to just talking to each other in person?

Or make appointments in person?

Or just enjoy each other's company, without necessarily documenting every smile, word, or event?

Are we really closer to each other, more than during the pre-phone era?

I suppose some people like to connect digitally.

Some prefer personal meet-ups.

With phones taking over every industry, it's no surprise it's attracted hackers.

As we go fully digital, expect more of those.

Expect more privacy intrusion.

Expect theft.

Even blackmail.

Once your private life is in that tiny device, expect the end of privacy.

Your face, fingerprint, voice, retina, and bank accounts are now subject to misuse.

Surely, you knew that from the start?

Surely, we've been tricked into acquiescence?

Surely, you're aware how it destroys young people's lives?

What with the non-stop, competitive posing, posting, and chats.

Now, people can boast what they can do, will do, or about to do, in real time.

Now, your every move, every location, every purchase, every transaction can be tracked.

Don't you feel like mice moving in controlled environments?

Don't you feel everything's ripe for total control of whoever wants to control the world?

"Nah, you're imagining it," you'd strike back at me.

And I'd tell you, "I don't think so."

As born again, I have the Bible to back me up in everything.

It's all been prophesied:

2 Timothy 3:1-7

King James Version

3 This know also, 

that in the last days perilous times shall come.

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, 

covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, 

disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, 

false accusers, incontinent, fierce, 

despisers of those that are good,

4 Traitors, heady, highminded, 

lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

5 Having a form of godliness, 

but denying the power thereof: 

from such turn away.

6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, 

and lead captive silly women laden with sins, 

led away with divers lusts,

7 Ever learning, 

and never able to come 

to the knowledge of the truth.


There's even an app to END your addiction.

Really?

Such an irony.

Now, you'll get hooked on that new app.

We have given ourselves to another god.

And to another.

And another.

It's time to RETURN to the ONE, TRUE GOD now.

Isaiah 45:22

King James Version

22 Look unto me, 

and be ye saved, 

all the ends of the earth:

for I am God, 

and there is none else.


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WARNINGS on technology

  Romans 13:1 King James Version 13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers.  For there is no power but of God:  the powers that be...