I am a man, living in the United States and I have become extremely brainwashed when it comes to techie goods. I am a techie. I work in the tech world. So it’s only logical for me to want “the next big thing” and to be an early adopter of all things technology.
I have this theory that everyone is addicted to something. For some, it’s technology, for others it’s caffeine or sugar or violence or cursing or helping others or worshiping their god or drugs or porn. But for me it’s gadgets. Apparently the constant advertising that guys are supposed to like tech stuff actually worked on me.
But the Bible clearly states in 1 John 2:16 ESV:
For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world.
This post is in no way meant to be taken lighthearted. I’m revealing something honest about myself and then I’m challenging myself and you to take a stand against your addiction. Prove to yourself as well as God, that you can and will give up anything for him. Maybe it will be just for a day, a week, a year, or for good. But take that one thing, that you routinely use almost every day, and don’t use it. Try your hardest not to think about it during this time but to focus on everything but that. My plan, beginning within the next 2 weeks is to spend a full week not using my cell phone or computer at any point while at home. I hope you will join me in challenging yourself.