An Analog Life in a Digital WorldSample

In the first eleven chapters of Paul's letter to the Roman church he unpacks a lot of theological truth about our salvation. Then, in chapter 12, he begins to encourage Christians to live out this great salvation in their homes, in their churches, in their communities and in the world.  It's hard to imagine that any of those Romans Christians or even Paul himself could look ahead to a day when anyone could write words that would instantly be accessible around the world. What we say and what we watch and what we read matters to us, and it influences the people around us. 

According to Paul, what is the impact of a transformed mind (read through verses 1-21 again)? What impact does your screen time have on your opinion of yourself and of others? How do the words you read and the words you write on social media impact your love for others?

Take a Next Step: Keep track of your emotional and mental responses to the things you read and watch today. What goals and boundaries can you begin setting that will guard your mind and your heart so that you can love others well?

Memorize:

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. -Romans 12:2