The Tech Bubble

The Tech Bubble
Words of Faith 3-1-2022
Dr. Jeffrey D. Hoy © 2022
Jeff.Hoy@faithfellowshipweb.com
Faith Fellowship Church - Melbourne, FL    
www.faithfellowshipweb.com
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Genesis 11
    Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. [2] As men moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there.
    [3] They said to each other, "Come, let's make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. [4] Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth."
    [5] But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower that the men were building. [6] The Lord said, "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. [7] Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other."
    [8] So the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. [9] That is why it was called Babel--because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them over the face of the whole earth.

        The account of the tower of Babel is the final story that defines the nature of man and the problem of sin. The big message is that because of our sinful nature, man is bent toward arrogant rebellion even in the smartest of ways. Even with a new start after the flood, the stain of sin remained.
        The people of Shinar decided that they had no need for the Lord God. Does this sound familiar? Instead, they would use their own brick-making technology to build a mighty city with a tower that would reach the heavens. The sin of the Shinarites was immense pride and arrogance. They desired to be their own god and obtain immortality through their achievements.
        The great tower in Babel was not erected to the glory of God but to the glory of man. Rather than trust that the Lord God would never forget them, the people sought to make a name for themselves so that they would not be scattered and forgotten. The judgment that came because of this prideful act of rebellion was their scattering and confusion of their language, the very thing that they had hoped to avoid.
         There is a powerful message here about technology. The point is not anti-technology but rather a warning about pride and arrogance placed in technology. We live in a highly scientific world with remarkable technological advances. You are likely in a scientific field, university, or research office as you read this computer screen! So how are we to live in this age?
          A person of biblical faith will recognize that no matter how sophisticated our technology, we are not gods nor should we ever aspire to be such. Our use of technology must be pursued in prayerful humility as we seek the guidance of the Lord God.
          History is full of prideful examples such as "unsinkable" ships, "foolproof" warning systems, and "perfected" spacecraft that ended in tragedy and disaster. No matter how advanced we become, we are still frail humans. Our technology must never become our god. If it does, we will find ourselves brutally humbled. The tech bubble will pop.
           The truth is that our advances in technology and science should drive us to our knees seeking the wisdom and guidance needed to make the difficult decisions that are ahead of us. As technological people, we need God more than ever! Technology can be a wonderful thing when understood to be a gift from God that is offered to honor Him and serve humanity in ways that are within His biblical guidance.
           The explosion of biotechnology is just one area that has opened the door for humans to tinker with their own design even re-create themselves. The big problem is that we are not "omniscient" or "all-knowing." We do not know the ramifications of curing one disease only to unleash another more devastating.
           Military technology is another area of prayerful concern. When the evils of man necessitate the horror of war, cutting-edge technology can be a life-saving blessing when wisely applied. But we must never regard our military technology as our salvation. We must never regard our military might as our god. Such a nation will be humbled. The only peace that will ever come in this world will come as a gift from the Lord God.
          How shall we live in this age? We must approach the future technology with humility and prayer, with fear and trembling. Just because we can do something does not mean we should. Now, more than ever, we need God.

          Father God, guide us. O Lord, give us wisdom as we use the brains and knowledge You have provided to us. Give us the more profound knowledge and wisdom of the Spirit that we may make wise decisions. Forgive us our arrogance and draw us near to You. May our lives and work glorify You. In Jesus' name.

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© Jeffrey D. Hoy 2022
Dr. Jeffrey D. Hoy - Faith Fellowship Church (EFCA)        
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