Internet Dangers - Part 1 of 3

Internet Dangers Awareness

by Tim Demoret

In the past year, I have talked with a number of pastors and youth pastor about the increasing activity of young people on the Internet. After attending a Christian Law Association Conference with my own pastor, my pastor asked me to share with our church some of the risks associated specifically with the Internet. After a bit of research and Bible study, I've taken Biblical principles and applied them to the way the Internet is being used by many people, especially the kids, in today's culture.

The Information Superhighway: In just a couple of decades, the Internet has become a global resource for finding and sharing information. The question then is, “Is more knowledge good?” Romans 16:19 says, “...I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.” The Bible is clear that God does not want us ignorant, but there are certain things in our world that we do not need to know, i.e. evil things. The Bible also tells us in Isaiah 47:10, “For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me.” In short, knowledge without morality leads to selfish idolatry. An overabundance of information, especially when much of that information can be categorized as “evil”, leads an already wicked people farther into sin and away from God.

A Wing and A Prayer @ The Parco Inn

The Parco Inn and the work of Baptist Youth Mission was literally aided recently by “a wing and a prayer.” Pastor Ward Smith from Grace Baptist Church in Parker, Colorado and Bro. Dennis Elkins arrived last week in a tiny plane to spend a couple of days lending a hand in the renovation of our old hotel. They also worked on a couple of our vehicles and provided much encouragement while they were here. Thanks to Pastor Smith and Bro. Elkins!

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