I was a block from my house when I realized I forgot my phone. As my anxiety level rose, I wondered if I could make it through the next four hours without it. I kept driving, contemplating that question for another block or so, and then I turned around. I drove home and parked. I went upstairs, unlocked the door, and grabbed the phone safely ensconced in its charger. And then, I left again, five-minutes late, but pacified by the phone in my pocket.
Idolatry of technology is a common problem these days. Sure, technology is a gift from God, but there’s also a delicious, idolatrous pull of devices these days. They are crafted to draw us in, make us feel good, and spend more money. Without them, life can be unnerving. I know from experience.
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