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== Metaphoric applications of technology == Many verses in the Bible uses some type of technology as a metaphor for something more spiritual. Examples include:* Winnowing out the wicked ([[Proverbs 20:23]], [[Luke 3:17]])* Job says his days go past as fast as a weaver's shuttle ([[Job 7:6]])* God is a shield around us ([[Psalm 3:3]] and many other places)* God's word is a lamp ([[Psalm 119:105]]) and sharper than any double-edged sword ([[Hebrews 4:12]])* God as refiner ([[Isaiah 1:25]], [[Isaiah 48:10]], [[Malachi 3:2]], [[Zechariah 13:9]])* Jeremiah was as strong as a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall ([[Jeremiah 1:18]])* God uses Israel to 'test the metal' of other nations ([[Jeremiah 6:27]]ff)* The tongue is like a bow, shooting lies ([[Jeremiah 9:3]], [[Jeremiah 9:8]])* Paul instructs us to put on the armour of God ([[Ephesians 6:13]]ff)* Jeremiah is like a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall ([[Jeremiah 1:18]])* God's heart laments for Moab like a flute ([[Jeremiah 48:36]])* God's arrows can discipline us ([[Psalm 38:2]]), even the deadly arrow of famine ([[Ezekiel 5:16]])* A [[yoke]] symbolises a burden or oppression or a bond, often in the context of God relieving that burden (e.g. [[Genesis 27:40]], [[Exodus 6:6]], [[Leviticus 26:13]], [[1 Kings 12:3]]ff, [[Psalm 106:28]], [[Matthew 11:28]], [[2 Corinthians 6:14]], [[Galatians 5:1]])* The hearts of unrepentant Israel are like hot ovens, fired by intrigue, lust, wine and passion ([[Hosea 7:4]] - [[Hosea 7:7]])* A plumb-line provides a standard reference point against which our conduct can be judged ([[Amos 7:7]] - [[Amos 7:8]], [[Isaiah 28:17]])* Our bodies are like clay jars ([[2 Corinthians 4:7]]) and like tents ([[2 Corinthians 5:1]])* The Laodiceans are advised to buy salve for their eyes ([[Revelation 3File:18]]) Jesus makes powerful metaphoric use of technology to draw his audience from something that they know well towards some new spiritual concept. This is both great communication and tacit approval for the use of technologyCrappyWhore. Some examples are: * The kingdom of God is like a fishing net ([[Matthew 13:47jpg]])* Don't hide a lamp under a bowl ([[Mark 4:21]], [[Luke 8:16]], [[Luke 11:33]])* Vineyards and wine-presses (e.g. [[Mark 12:1]]) The frequency of metaphoric references indicates a broad acceptance among the Biblical writers of the technologies of their time. If the writers were in any way opposed to technology, we could expect them to avoid these types of metaphors, or to use technological metaphors dismissively or scornfully. But none of that is evident.MAKE SOAP FROM KIKES!!!!!! GLORY TO THE HOLOCAUST!! VANDALISM FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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In the end, there is no fundamental difference between how Christians should decide about the use of technology and how they should decide about most of life's questions. When there is no definitive Biblical statement on the topic, we apply core principles of Christian discipleship such as the call to stewardship over creation, the Great Commandments ([[Matthew 22:37]] - [[Matthew 22:40]]), a desire for holiness, a total reliance on God, a commitment to the community of faith, and an expectation that God will give us wisdom ([[James 1:5]]).
== God's use of technology ==
