Comments on: The Internet and Christians http://www.jaywingard.com/2009/04/13/the-internet-and-christians/ Proclaiming the Glory of God in Jesus Christ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:30:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dave Brown http://www.jaywingard.com/2009/04/13/the-internet-and-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-1579 Dave Brown Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:37:16 +0000 http://www.jaywingard.com/?p=419#comment-1579 I must add the whole heart comment that I agree with what has been said here. Too often in the past I have found just how easy it is to be distracted or waste time that could be used more wisely. Not to mention the ever present "temptation" that is only a few key strokes away. In another vain, I was once talking about a ministry that has helped more people to find out that grace means GRACE, full, free and ours in Christ. Yet when I mentioned it to several brothers they really had nothing positive to say and all their opinion was based on a bashing from "a" web site. Since then, to my sadness, the relationship has not been the same as they would rather take someone's word with out any open and honest searching for themselves. Sola Fide I must add the whole heart comment that I agree with what has been said
here. Too often in the past I have found just how easy it is to be distracted or waste time that could be used more wisely. Not to mention
the ever present “temptation” that is only a few key strokes away.
In another vain, I was once talking about a ministry that has helped more
people to find out that grace means GRACE, full, free and ours in Christ.
Yet when I mentioned it to several brothers they really had nothing positive to say and all their opinion was based on a bashing from “a” web
site. Since then, to my sadness, the relationship has not been the same as they would rather take someone’s word with out any open and
honest searching for themselves. Sola Fide

]]> By: Robert Lawrence http://www.jaywingard.com/2009/04/13/the-internet-and-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-1566 Robert Lawrence Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:27:29 +0000 http://www.jaywingard.com/?p=419#comment-1566 I couldnt agree more. I used to struggle with internet Junk. And covenant eyes is a tremendous tool not just for myself but also so that if I happen to be up util 1am finishing a College paper my wife knows if I am on another site that my Mentor/Worhsip Pastor will get a copy of the site I was on and call me on it. And also it has brought great peace in my marriage since my wife was victim of adultery in a prior marriage. As for the Internet Information you mentioned. In my friends Doctorate Program the first thing they taught him was that if he used an outside source he needed 3-4 pages on why this was the most reliable source he had access to. Most people dont take the time to review what the position of the author is on the topic. i.e McCarthur is one of the greatest teachers of our era yet he differs from most charismatics in the cesation fo the sign-gifts and is semi-Lordship Theology in fruit of Salvation topics. The issue here isnt whether he is right or not but rather that when you read commentaries you know the position of each author on that specific topic. That will help you in discerning the interpretation of the teachings for your personal applications. Just my thoughts...Blessings all. I couldnt agree more. I used to struggle with internet Junk. And covenant eyes is a tremendous tool not just for myself but also so that if I happen to be up util 1am finishing a College paper my wife knows if I am on another site that my Mentor/Worhsip Pastor will get a copy of the site I was on and call me on it. And also it has brought great peace in my marriage since my wife was victim of adultery in a prior marriage.
As for the Internet Information you mentioned. In my friends Doctorate Program the first thing they taught him was that if he used an outside source he needed 3-4 pages on why this was the most reliable source he had access to. Most people dont take the time to review what the position of the author is on the topic. i.e McCarthur is one of the greatest teachers of our era yet he differs from most charismatics in the cesation fo the sign-gifts and is semi-Lordship Theology in fruit of Salvation topics. The issue here isnt whether he is right or not but rather that when you read commentaries you know the position of each author on that specific topic. That will help you in discerning the interpretation of the teachings for your personal applications. Just my thoughts…Blessings all.

]]> By: Jay Wingard http://www.jaywingard.com/2009/04/13/the-internet-and-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-1564 Jay Wingard Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:07:52 +0000 http://www.jaywingard.com/?p=419#comment-1564 Thanks John! Yep - I share that "short attention span syndrome" with you brother. We've just become such a "fast food" nation that to sit down and take time to reflect, meditate and enjoy spending time with God is often absent. Taking walks reminds me of reading the biography of Jonathan Edwards who would take walks for hours just meditating on Scripture and talking with God. What a concept! :-) Soli Deo Gloria! Thanks John! Yep – I share that “short attention span syndrome” with you brother. We’ve just become such a “fast food” nation that to sit down and take time to reflect, meditate and enjoy spending time with God is often absent. Taking walks reminds me of reading the biography of Jonathan Edwards who would take walks for hours just meditating on Scripture and talking with God. What a concept! :-)

Soli Deo Gloria!

]]> By: John http://www.jaywingard.com/2009/04/13/the-internet-and-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-1563 John Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:02:37 +0000 http://www.jaywingard.com/?p=419#comment-1563 Great article, Jay. You hit on several excellent points. One more that I personally struggle with which you touched on is short-attention-span-syndrome (lol). I find that it IS easier to catch snippets than to read an entire 14 page article. I get doses from Grace Gems and such, but all too often I find myself procrastinating and going to youtube to watch a cat falling into a fish tank ... then following the sidebar links to the next stupid thing. Sometimes it's healthy to simply turn off the computer and get involved in your real life sense perceptions. Take a walk! Play a board game with your family. We all need to make the most of our time (Eph 5:15-16). But this takes discipline. Praise God that He's given us a spirit of self control (2 Tim 1:7). We (I) should believe and act on that more often. Again, this is a very well written article. I just thought I'd add my couple thoughts. God bless John Great article, Jay.

You hit on several excellent points. One more that I personally struggle with which you touched on is short-attention-span-syndrome (lol). I find that it IS easier to catch snippets than to read an entire 14 page article. I get doses from Grace Gems and such, but all too often I find myself procrastinating and going to youtube to watch a cat falling into a fish tank … then following the sidebar links to the next stupid thing. Sometimes it’s healthy to simply turn off the computer and get involved in your real life sense perceptions. Take a walk! Play a board game with your family. We all need to make the most of our time (Eph 5:15-16).

But this takes discipline. Praise God that He’s given us a spirit of self control (2 Tim 1:7). We (I) should believe and act on that more often.

Again, this is a very well written article. I just thought I’d add my couple thoughts.
God bless
John

]]> By: Jay Wingard http://www.jaywingard.com/2009/04/13/the-internet-and-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-1560 Jay Wingard Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:17:45 +0000 http://www.jaywingard.com/?p=419#comment-1560 Hi Lee, Thanks for visiting and commenting. That is a great clip from brother Paul. Facebook is one of those internet applications that can easily become an idol in our life as with many other of the "social networking" tools out there. I agree with Washer! Hi Lee,
Thanks for visiting and commenting. That is a great clip from brother Paul. Facebook is one of those internet applications that can easily become an idol in our life as with many other of the “social networking” tools out there. I agree with Washer!

]]> By: Lee http://www.jaywingard.com/2009/04/13/the-internet-and-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-1559 Lee Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:03:46 +0000 http://www.jaywingard.com/?p=419#comment-1559 I think this is an excellent read. I also run an internet business and am very aware of the evils on the web and the multitude of distractions. I am glad you have shared this warning with your readers. Speaking of Paul Washer, here is another short clip that pertains to your post: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ-8OvGn9yA I think this is an excellent read. I also run an internet business and am very aware of the evils on the web and the multitude of distractions. I am glad you have shared this warning with your readers.

Speaking of Paul Washer, here is another short clip that pertains to your post: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ-8OvGn9yA

]]> By: Jay Wingard http://www.jaywingard.com/2009/04/13/the-internet-and-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-1558 Jay Wingard Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:39:30 +0000 http://www.jaywingard.com/?p=419#comment-1558 Hi Luke, Thanks for visiting and posting a comment. I could not agree with your more on the accountability. Covenant Eyes is an excellent tool! Soli Deo Gloria! Hi Luke,
Thanks for visiting and posting a comment. I could not agree with your more on the accountability. Covenant Eyes is an excellent tool!

Soli Deo Gloria!

]]> By: Luke Gilkerson http://www.jaywingard.com/2009/04/13/the-internet-and-christians/comment-page-1/#comment-1557 Luke Gilkerson Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:09:36 +0000 http://www.jaywingard.com/?p=419#comment-1557 I've also found that the Internet can be a huge time-waster. It is so easy to get roped into doing things online that take up large amounts of time and serve very little purpose. I highly recommend accountability software over/in addition to Internet filters. Filters can sometimes serve as a band-aid over a larger problem of character, and when that happens, we need tools lead to more relational solutions, not just technological solutions: http://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/2008/10/07/taking-accountability-to-the-next-level/ I’ve also found that the Internet can be a huge time-waster. It is so easy to get roped into doing things online that take up large amounts of time and serve very little purpose.

I highly recommend accountability software over/in addition to Internet filters. Filters can sometimes serve as a band-aid over a larger problem of character, and when that happens, we need tools lead to more relational solutions, not just technological solutions: http://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/2008/10/07/taking-accountability-to-the-next-level/

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