25/08/2025
The LIGHT in the Wires:
Spreading CHRIST Through Technology
By: Mary Loise D. Cargo
In our generation, technology often gets labeled as “dangerous” or even “evil.” Some people fear computers, the internet, AI, and smartphones because of the misuse they see around them and the negative effects of that misuse. But as followers of CHRIST, we are called to see everything through the lens of Scripture.
The truth is this: technology itself is not evil—it is a tool, but a very powerful one. And like every tool, it can be used for good or for evil. The difference lies in whose hands it is in, and for what purpose it is used.
The Bible reminds us: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights” (James 1:17, KJV). If God has allowed technology to exist in this age, then it is part of His plan. We have a choice: to misuse and fear it, or to use it to shine His light into the darkest corners of the world.
Created in God’s Image:
A Unique Calling
From the very beginning, God created us in His image: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them” (Genesis 1:27, KJV). Unlike any other creature, humans were given the ability to reason, to discern right from wrong, and to choose. This gift of free will is what makes us accountable before Him.
Technology does not have a will of its own—it is neither holy nor sinful. But we, made in God’s likeness, have the responsibility to decide how to use it. Just as Adam was given a choice in the Garden, so are we given the choice today: will we use the tools of our time for selfish gain, or for the glory of God? The decision remains in our hands.
Technology as a Bridge,
Not a Barrier
Two thousand years ago, Jesus gave His disciples a mission:
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” (Matthew 28:19–20, KJV).
For centuries, Christians traveled by foot, by ship, and later by planes to bring the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Today, the mission is the same—but the tools are different. Technology has made it possible to share the Good News faster, farther, and with more people than ever before.
*Computers - allow us to write, design, publish, and translate the Bible into hundreds of languages. They help us create digital literature—Gospel tracts, posters, flyers, invitations, even music sheets. The possibilities are endless with the aid of this tool!
*The Internet - lets us stream sermons, worship songs, testimonies, and counseling to millions instantly.
*AI tools - can translate Scripture, create Gospel-centered media, and even answer spiritual questions for those who may never meet a missionary in person.
*Smartphones and gadgets - put the Bible in the pocket of almost every person on the planet—something unimaginable just one generation ago.
What once took years of travel can now happen in seconds with a single click. Technology is not a wall; it is a bridge, connecting hearts and nations to the truth of CHRIST.
Let Us Not Be Dogmatic
or Hypocritical
Here’s something to think about: if we claim technology itself is evil, then should we also stop using microphones in preaching, avoid computers when printing sermons, refuse medical equipment for healing, or decline airplanes when going to mission fields? Clearly not.
The problem is not the tool—it is the heart that wields it. We must focus on the essentials and not argue over non-essentials, like personal preferences in the use of technology.
So let us not be dogmatic or hypocritical, but rather discerning and thankful for what God has given us. “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21, KJV). If we dedicate our use of technology to CHRIST, then every device, every platform, every application, and every program can become an instrument to proclaim the Gospel.
Technology is Not a Replacement for God’s Word
Let me make this clear: Technology is never a replacement or a substitute for the Bible. It will never replace God’s Word—NEVER!
It is merely a tool, though a powerful one. That is why we train it to think like us—not the other way around (as in AI-driven programs). The most important factor is human intervention: our prayerful guidance, our discernment, and our Christ-centered decision-making. Without God’s Word leading us, technology cannot accomplish His work.
Biblical Truth: Using What We Have for God’s Glory
The Bible is full of examples of God’s people using the tools of their time for His glory. Noah used wood and tar to build the ark. David used a sling to defeat Goliath. Paul used the Roman roads and ships to spread the Gospel across continents.
Each generation has had tools placed in their hands to advance His Kingdom. Why should ours be any different?
Today’s “roads” are digital highways—the internet, social media, messaging apps, and global networks. Like Paul, who said, “I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22, KJV), we too can adapt and use technology to reach the lost.
An Opportunity Like Never Before
Think about this:
* A missionary in a restricted country may not be able to preach openly, but can share Scripture online anonymously.
* A young believer in a remote village can download the Bible on a smartphone even without access to a church building.
* A seeker from another religion can privately ask AI-powered apps about Jesus and find biblical answers.
* Churches can livestream services to the elderly, the sick, or those unable to gather physically.
Jesus declared: “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come” (Matthew 24:14, KJV). For the first time in history, we are living in a generation where this prophecy is technologically possible.
Guarding Our Hearts While Embracing the Gift
Of course, we cannot deny that technology can be misused for sin, distraction, or pride. But that does not make the tool itself evil. Just as fire can burn or warm, technology can harm or heal.
The responsibility is on us, God’s people, to be wise and Spirit-led in how we use it.
Paul reminds us: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31, KJV). If we surrender our use of technology to CHRIST, it becomes a mighty weapon—not of destruction, but of salvation.
A Challenge and a Prayer
Why not use these technological gifts to bring the Gospel to every land and nation through digital means—motivational videos, electronic Gospel tracts, online cards, Gospel songs, virtual venues, children’s stories, and Bible lessons?
The tools are already in our hands. Remember: the choice is yours—so choose wisely!
Let this be our prayer:
“Lord, help us to use every gift You’ve placed in our generation—not for vanity or pride, but for the glory of Your name. May every click, every word, every message be a seed of truth that points souls to JESUS CHRIST. Teach us to be faithful stewards through responsible use of technology, until the whole world hears of Your salvation. Amen.”
A Call to Action
Brothers and sisters, let us not fear technology but redeem it. Let us not hide from it but harness it for the Kingdom. Instead of calling AI or smartphones “evil,” let us dedicate them to the work of the Gospel.
Imagine a generation of Christians using every app, every platform, every tool to proclaim JESUS—until every tribe, tongue, and nation has heard His name.
We are living in an unprecedented moment in history. The Great Commission can be fulfilled faster than ever before—not by human power, but through God’s Spirit working through the gifts and tools He has allowed in our age.
So let us rise up and declare:
🌍 Technology is not our enemy; it is our instrument, our partner.
📱 Every click, every post, every video, every message can be a Seed of Hope.
✝️ With God’s Word and today’s tools, the nations can be reached.
As Isaiah 52:7 says: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!” (KJV).
Today, those “feet” travel not only on mountains and roads, but across digital networks, Wi-Fi signals, and satellite beams. And with them, the beautiful message of the Gospel runs swiftly to the ends of the earth.
✨ Final Thought: God created us in His image, uniquely equipped with the ability to discern, choose, and act. Technology is not evil—it is a gift. And when placed in the hands of God’s people, it becomes a powerful instrument to break boundaries, go beyond borders, and fulfill the Great Commission.
Let us embrace it, redeem it, and use it for His glory—until the whole world knows the name of JESUS.
🙏🙏🙏🧸💗🌸🌹🥹 ~mdc of Grace Moments 🥰
