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HI-TECH FAMILY Modern Families Connect Through Technology.
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HI-TECH FAMILYModern Families Connect Through Technology
Families in the BibleFamilies in the Bible
Adam's family – Genesis 2-4Noah's family – Genesis 5-9Lot's family – Genesis 19Samuel's family – 1 Samuel 1The Prodigal's family – Luke 15Timothy's family – 2 Timothy 1:5 ; 3:15
Families in the BibleFamilies in the Bible
Observations - - -Not all families are “healthy”Some families are connected – Noah,
Hannah, Samuel, TimothySome families are not connected – Cain, Lot,
Prodigal
Family Connection is ImportantFamily Connection is Important
Family is a type of community (a social group)
Individuals make up the family
Each individual has a role within the family
Each either adds to or takes away from the family community (connection)
Family Connection is ImportantFamily Connection is Important
4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Romans 12:4-5
For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12
Families have basic needsFamilies have basic needs
Love – 1 John 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
Commitment – Galatians 5:13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
Togetherness – Colossians 3:20-21 20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
The role of TechnologyThe role of Technology
What is technology?
Anything that man invents and uses to improve or impact life to make a task easier or to make something more available.
Rock tools to iPads
Radios, TV, streaming video
Carts, trains, automobiles
Telegraph, telephone, cell phone, iPhone
Abacus, calculator, computer
Concerns of TechnologyConcerns of Technology
Will it isolate us ?
Does it connect us or disconnect us ?
When are children old enough for __________ ?
38% of parents said 16 for a cell phone
Facebook requires a person be 13 or older to have an account (If younger they have to lie to use it.)
Barna Research – May 23, 2011Barna Research – May 23, 2011
Parents and teens depend on technology
Most feel technology is positive, useful or neutral
Very few take breaks from technology -
Vacation, bathroom, bedroom, church
½ of students check email, talk or text while in bed
1/5 of adults do the same
½ of both groups talked, texted or sent an email during a meal
Technology and Family ConflictTechnology and Family Conflict
17% of teens say parents are bringing work home becuase of technology
39% of parents think technology makes communications more difficult
IRONIC: Things invented to aid communication, may be the greatest hinderance to communicating
Using Technology to CommunicateUsing Technology to Communicate
Facebook / Twitter
Connects family across miles
Connects with friends at any distance
Know your child's account
Cellphones
When needed – not a toy
Set rules about texting, talking while driving
Turn it OFF at bedtime
Using Technology to CommunicateUsing Technology to Communicate
Video Games
Wii – Do you play together as a family?
Are the games suitable for that age child?
Are they playing with others or alone?
Technology is NeutralTechnology is Neutral
We can use technology to connect / communicate
We can use technology to keep in contact with family and friends
Use of technology can be a good steward of time and finances
We can use technology to share the Good News around the world
Technology is not the problemTechnology is not the problem
The problem is not some new gadget
Technology – computers, internet, cell phones, iPad, video games – are not the problem
The issue of communication in the family, in the church, among our friends is at stake.
Use technology – for good
Technology is NeutralTechnology is Neutral
Technology can also be used for evil
Plan or carry out a crime
Sell drugs
Pornography
Lie, Gossip, Ruin reputations
Hi-Tech stealing – hacking accounts
Technology is NeutralTechnology is Neutral
Use the tools we have available– Preach and teach around the world– Use technology to speak the truth in love– If Jesus were on earth today• Would He use Facebook and Twitter ?• WWJD ?