World Religion

I love to look up definitions of words I think I know to gain more understanding. One word I thought of today was "religion". Surprisingly, it is not easily defined; so I looked also to the etymology of the word. In short, I deduced that religion is to be bound to in search of salvation through worship. Many people today are bound to the world, specifically technology. We seem to worship our "own" creations, and our sense of knowledge is often externally obtained through blind faith in the wisdom of Google. Is it an accident that the first Apple computer sold had a price of $666 dollars? Is it coincidence their emblem is fruit with a bite missing? We revel in the sleek designs of the phones and the world unity they have created while admiring our very own reflections. Matthew 19:26 says, "With God all things are possible." Is it possible the beast has already been in our head and hands through technology? Is it possible the adversary is a thing and not a person? Food for thought.

Lord, although I participate in the world with the use of smart technology, allow me to rely only on You for wisdom and insight. Let me discern what is appropriate and necessary for the growth of my relationship with You. In Jesus name.

AMEN