A Different Techie Mentality
Many times we wonder with all of the new technology that comes out (continually) when we should go ahead and make a purchase. Whether it is for hardware or software, there never seems to be that right time to go out and purchase something.
Well, that is the case if we are looking at things from the mindset of tech is just a fashion accessory, or something that we wish would make us more productive. The truth is, if we do not have a piece of hardware or software without the vision and foundation behind us that already ensures our success, adding that piece of tech will not do much to help, but will in fact hurt.
There are a few people who many time ask why is it that I would tell them that they are not ready to use a PDA, smartphone, or even a laptop. The reason is that they are thinking that the tool will make them more productive. Oh, the quantity of work done might go up, but there will be nothing lasting within it. When we use technology, the principle that we would be best to go into it with should be, "Lord, I have done all that I can with what you have placed in my hands. I believe that getting this tool will enable me to do 'x' better and leave me more time to develop relationship with you and with other around me. Is this a move that I should make?"
Placing the use of technology within that confine of whether it will help us better walk out the two greatest commandments will ensure that we do not make hasty decisions and purchase, and will also keep us walking slowly enough that even if something new does come out that meets that need, we will move slow enough that all of the bugs are worked out of it before we put it into Kingdom use.
Well, that is the case if we are looking at things from the mindset of tech is just a fashion accessory, or something that we wish would make us more productive. The truth is, if we do not have a piece of hardware or software without the vision and foundation behind us that already ensures our success, adding that piece of tech will not do much to help, but will in fact hurt.
There are a few people who many time ask why is it that I would tell them that they are not ready to use a PDA, smartphone, or even a laptop. The reason is that they are thinking that the tool will make them more productive. Oh, the quantity of work done might go up, but there will be nothing lasting within it. When we use technology, the principle that we would be best to go into it with should be, "Lord, I have done all that I can with what you have placed in my hands. I believe that getting this tool will enable me to do 'x' better and leave me more time to develop relationship with you and with other around me. Is this a move that I should make?"
Placing the use of technology within that confine of whether it will help us better walk out the two greatest commandments will ensure that we do not make hasty decisions and purchase, and will also keep us walking slowly enough that even if something new does come out that meets that need, we will move slow enough that all of the bugs are worked out of it before we put it into Kingdom use.
posted by Antoine @ 2/06/2007 12:01:00 AM
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