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God is a refining fire, consuming the dross and purifying God's people ([[Zechariah 13:9]], [[Malachi 3:2]])
→God's use of technology
God needs no technology to accomplish any of God's purposes. Although God uses various ''techniques'', no ''tools'' are required. God achieves the desired ends by simply speaking things into being. God's word caused the whole universe to be created ([[Genesis 1]]). God's word is sharper than any double-edged sword ([[Hebrews 4:12]]) -- by implication, God's word is more effective than any technology.
There are times, however, when God chooses to use technology (normally metaphorically) to interact with humans. For instance, God is a refining fire, consuming the dross and purifying God's people ([[Zechariah 13:9]], [[Malachi 3:2]]). God is often said to use weapons:
* God uses a sword to keep people away from the tree of life ([[Genesis 3:24]])
* God wields Assyria as a weapon against Israel ([[Isaiah 10:15]])
* God punishes with a sword (e.g. [[Isaiah 27:1]], [[Isaiah 34:5]], [[Isaiah 66:16]], [[Jeremiah 9:16]], [[Jeremiah 12:12]])
* Israel is God's weapon ([[Jeremiah 51:20]] - [[Jeremiah 51:23]])
== Musical instruments ==
