The Lord has inspired the development of technology
to help spread the gospel throughout all nations. I often share
my beliefs with friends, including those that may live far away, by posting links to conference talks or Mormon messages
on my Facebook or blog. This way, people are exposed to what I believe and can
find out more if they would like to. Mormon.org is another way people can ask
questions if they are interested and find answers from real people like them
instead of calling a random number on the back of a pass-a-long card. These
resources are great improvements in the spreading of the gospel.
Computers have simplified temple work, the building of church structures, the transferring of church finances, the viewing of church messages, and long distance missionary work. Through whatever methods the gospel is growing, Satan is finding ways to impede this work. Although technology has benefited the church in many ways, we need to be careful in how we use it. When using social media we must be sure that it is in ways that are uplifting, while having a positive influence on others. There is so much good we can accomplish through technology if we continue using it the way the Lord intended.
Computers have simplified temple work, the building of church structures, the transferring of church finances, the viewing of church messages, and long distance missionary work. Through whatever methods the gospel is growing, Satan is finding ways to impede this work. Although technology has benefited the church in many ways, we need to be careful in how we use it. When using social media we must be sure that it is in ways that are uplifting, while having a positive influence on others. There is so much good we can accomplish through technology if we continue using it the way the Lord intended.
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1984/06/the-church-and-computers-using-tools-the-lord-has-provided?lang=eng
http://www.lds.org/ensign/2000/05/thou-shalt-give-heed-unto-all-his-words?lang=eng
http://www.lds.org/church/news/mormonorgs-redesign-connects-members-and-investigators?lang=eng
http://www.lds.org/church/news/using-social-media-for-gospel-purposes?lang=eng
This personal touch is what we strive for in spreading the Gospel message. The Internet and social media makes it easy to connect with people. What used to be cold, digital communication is now an extension of ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI think technology have heavily influenced the way Church manage member records, assets, and finances. I believe it is the best use of technology.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure this can always be a good thing though. We have to be careful how we use it. Misinformation told to one person can spread to a group of people, but misinformation about the church can be cited and spread among thousands as the washington post article that recently came out proves. We need to make sure we are sharing testimony of the gospel online, rather than trying to explain doctrinal principles about which we don't have all the information.
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