Seven Deadly Sins of Smartphones : 1 Pride

2025-07-14

Proverbs 16:18-25 In Proverbs, pride is exalting oneself above God and others, which leads to destruction through foolishly ignoring God’s wisdom and authority. - Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 1) Social media gives more opportunities for classic proud boasting 2) Smartphones subtly make us falsely feel like gods (being omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent) 5 recommendations for a humble use of tech. 1) No self-promotion 2) Look at the stars

Proverbs 16:18-25 In Proverbs, pride is exalting oneself above God and others, which leads to destruction through foolishly ignoring God’s wisdom and authority.

- Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

1) Social media gives more opportunities for classic proud boasting

2) Smartphones subtly make us falsely feel like gods (being omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent)

5 recommendations for a humble use of tech.

1) No self-promotion

2) Look at the stars

3) Never split attention

4) Post motivated by love

5) Sabbath from smartphones T

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