The Spiritual Dangers and Opportunities of the iPhone

[Devsterinator]

I have to say... this is my biggest struggle. Thanks John for everything you do!

[1122stardust]

Cant stand john piper...Never does he think people may be emailing prayers or talking to people about christ on facebook etc..Think of all the pastors who use smartphones to better the kingdom of god somehow...bible apps, youtube sermons and christian books all at your hand to read when you are waiting for an appointment or when time is boring. I think its great. Just another thing to bitch about in christianity.

[joelboz]

Robert murry mc sheen

[joelboz]

The truth hurts sometimes...

[victorlimong]

which scripture does he use?

[NicoleTheMrs]

So true...Lord help us!

[andrewwk6]

technology is DANGEROUS! ive seen people and myself being distracted of the things that are really important in life as christians. we could spent hours playing videogames or being connected all the time to these crap, and dont even pray or read the Bible. is not worth it! you will regret and you will want to rewind time back. i can tell you because it happened to me. God help us

[LLThenu]

It's a shame thath a desiring God conference is held at a church of who's leading pastor Rick Warren leads people away from sound doctrine. A pastor who uses " The Message" in his bestseller. A bilble "translation" with the phrase As above So below

A well known occult phrase. It comes down to pantheism

But Jesus clearly said "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. People do your research, it's the least you can do for you eternal destanation.

[jmenpk16]

Thank you for posting needed to hear that

[evymiller]

I agree! I have an iPhone and I see the power it can have over me. If I misplace it and don't know where it is, or even forget it in the car, I have to get back to the garage downstairs to get it as soon as I can. I think technology is not all bad, though. I listen to the Bible on my phone at work (my job allows me to do so), and I listened to audio books like "Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis" ,"Don't Waste your life," by John Piper and listen to Christian music. We need to find the balance.

[minty11]

WOW!! A couple weeks ago I did a fast on technology/entertainment because it was doing EXACTLY what John Piper was talking about. How can I have quiet time with God when I constantly fill my mind with music or entertainment? How can the Bible be intriguing when I constantly stimulate my mind with movies or video games? I am not boasting in my fast, but in God. Through that time I spent, Jesus has become my treasure again, and my prayer life and Bible reading has never been better! Praise God!

[Sweet92Sue]

John Piper always busts me.

I'm busted. Even if I do watch sermons on You Tube. I'm busted.

Time to repent.

[aveyowyns]

@HKragh

That's not what he said... but if you over simplify Christianity to keep you from feeling convicted, so you can better sleep at night... boo on you.

[johnpiperfan]

Who is he quoting?

[timeforcute]

@johnpiperfan Robert Murray McCheyne

[keithrock77]

By God's grace, I can see how this video can be seen as a bit legalistic. In addition, a man of God who thinks Rick Warren is ok now doesn't make sense. What happened to John Piper? Is it all just a head knowledge or does He truly know God? Read Matthew 7:21-23

[OreoSoleil]

@keithrock77 wow -- all this from an excerpt of a sermon of his?

God's used this man to teach me so much -- the meek shall inherit the earth. Not the pridful or boastful -- I have a ton to learn.  Look at it from a simple perspective -- he makes valid points. this world is full of distractions -- why wouldn't it be. Technology is not bad --just as eating isn't. But if it leads u to sin --cut if off! If u are above these temptations -- ur farther along than many.

[OreoSoleil]

@keithrock77

[nobullnoble]

This distracted me from studying.

[Marvive42]

@nobullnoble bahahahaha same here!

[dioradri]

@nobullnoble This didn't distract you but rather the fact that you're on youtube did, probably

[ElGuapCakes]

This is awesome...  I have struggled with this greatly. Thank you for posting this!!