Technology: Good or Bad

Some could argue that technological advances are causing the downfall of the American society, yet we must be careful not to equate the technology itself with the poor and sinful usage of it. Computers, although often frustrating and confusing, are not inherently wrong, bad or sinful. How people use computers could very well be wrong, bad and sinful, but the computer itself is not a moral agent simply the medium through which moral actions can occur.

Often the advances in technology can be extremely useful and beneficial in one's walk with God. For instance: My wife and I recently got a new Zune, Microsoft's MP3 player. This enabled us to listen to a large part of Desiring God, by John Piper while driving 14 hours back to our home after the New Year's Holiday.

It used to be that I dreaded, absolutely dreaded, these long drives, but if we can listen to all or most of a great book throughout the trip, bring it on. I was still wiped after the trip, but it was a much better trip than before. We even made record time on the way back, legally, but I don't think there is any real connection between the drive time and the book on MP3.

Technology is great when used for good purposes, this blog for example as well. But as with everything in life we must see that we are good stewards of all that God has given to us.