Responsible Expansion

I don't think there is any doubt that the technological advances of our day should be maximized by the church. Through radio, television and the Internet we have greater opportunities to share the message of Jesus Christ with the world around us than ever. The problem, at least as I see it, is what do we really consider to be the message of Jesus Christ today? There is such a miss mash of presentations called Christian these days the message of Christ is becoming increasingly foggy. Anyone with a microphone and a couple of nickels can broadcast whatever they choose and call it a Christian program. Having so many people in our times that are too lazy to open up their own Bibles and think, this becomes a dangerous predicament. The increase of technological savvy cannot make us dependent on everyone else to think for us. Likewise, we have entered this arena of multiplied voices without any way of policing ourselves. How do we combat error when there is so much of it? Who is responsible for challenging irresponsible presentations that use the name of Jesus for selfish, manipulative purposes? How do we warn people against the dangers of being so overwhelmed with charisma until they forget Jesus Christ is the only celebrity in the church? Does writing a check to a TV broadcaster relieve us of the personal responsibility to preach the gospel to every creature? Technology should certainly be used to the glory of God, but we can't assume that everything labeled gospel really is Christ centered. Have a great day taking time to evaluate what you hear!