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Yikes! Pretty intense, huh? The imagery of Jesus’ words was meant to get our attention. Jesus is not advocating harming yourself, but He is trying to show us how serious sin can be. Sin is missing the mark on what God says is best. And according to Jesus, if something is continually causing you to sin, the best way to handle it is to simply remove it from your life. So, here’s the big question: Is there anything in how you use technology causing you to struggle with sin? It could be a habit you’ve slipped into that you know isn’t best. Or it could be how certain social media causes you to treat others. No matter what, if you’re not treating yourself or others in a way that aligns with what God says is best, how can you begin to change? It might be changing who you talk to online, putting a content filter on your phone, limiting your screen time, sharing your passwords, or not going to bed with your phone. In the end, if whatever changes you make help you form healthier habits or treat yourself and others like God wants you to (with more love), they’ll be worth it.

Today, ask God for help identifying anything that needs to change in how you use technology. Then, take at least one step to do something that moves you toward the change you want to make. Just remember that God loves you no matter what and that God is always there to help you.