Serve Jehovah Without Distraction

USING THE WORLD BUT NOT TO THE FULL

For the advancement of true worship, the earthly part  of God's organization has always made good use of the world's technology.  For example, consider the "Photo-Drama of Creation," a photographic slide and motion picture production, complete with color and sound.  Before and during World War I, millions throughout the world received comfort from its presentation, which concluded by describing the coming,  peaceful Thousand Year Reign of Jesus Christ.  Later, the kingdom message was broadcast over public radio and was heard by millions more throughout the earth.  Today, computer technology and the Internet are being used in a powerful way to spread the good news, reaching people on remote islands and in every corner of the earth.

As the Bible warns, there is a danger in making too much use of what the world has to offer.  (Read 1 Corinthians 7:29-31.) A Christian can easily waste an excessive amount of time on things that are not wrong in themselves, such as hobbies, recreational reading, TV watching, sightseeing,  window shopping, and seeking out the latest electronic gadgets or luxuries.  Social networking, texting, circulating e-mails, and frequently checking the latest news and sports events can also waste our time and can even become an obsession. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6) If we do not limit the amount of time we spend on nonessential things, we may find ourselves neglecting the most important activity of all-our worship of Jehovah. -Read Ephesians 5:15-17. 

Satan has designed his world to attract and distract us. That was true in the first century, and it is even more true today. (2 Timothy 4:10) Thus, we need to heed the counsel:  "Do not  love . . .the things in the world." By constantly adjusting ourselves to live in accord with such counsel, we will avoid being distracted and we will grow in our "love of the Father."  This in turn, will make it easier for us to do the will of God and remain in his favor forever. - 1 John 2:15-17.  


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From The Watchtower magazine