Screens & Souls Week 3: Boundaries Message Summary: Wise Christians go beyond the issue of right/wrong. They think deeply about what is beneficial for their souls and for the souls of those they love. This message attempts to do just that, suggesting wise boundaries to increase screens’ blessings and minimize screens’ curses as we seek the God who saved our souls. ✦ Corinthians 6:13 — “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. ✦ Proverbs 14:8 — The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. ✦ If souls are at stake, boundaries might be wise. ✦ Proverbs 4:23,26 — Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it…26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. ✦ Boundaries — Personal rules that guard you from potential danger. ✦ Boundaries Big Idea: Don’t be legalistic, but we need to be realistic. ✦ Proverbs 16:17 — The highway followed by upright people turns away from evil. The person who guards his way preserves his life. ✦ Boundaries on screens —> blessings for souls ✦ Six Screen Suggestions: 1. Scripture before screens. 2. Track your time. 3. Direction not perfection. 4. Limit your social. 5. Screen-free spaces. 6. Do not disturb. ✦ 2 Corinthians 4:18 — So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. ✦ Hebrews 12:2a — fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Planting Jesus Roots GATHER — Join us at our St. Peter campus for a special Advent service on Wednesday, December 7th at 6:30pm (traditional worship). GROUP — Pick your favorite suggestion from today’s sermon and share it with a friend in order to keep you accountable during the holiday season. GROW — Read all of Proverbs 5-7 this week. Why was the father in those chapters so concerned about boundaries for his beloved sons? GIVE — Many Christians take advantage of Giving Tuesday to bless a cause they are passionate about. Whom are you excited to bless financially during the upcoming week? GO — Have you decided which Christmas Eve service you are planning to attend at 922? Explore the various options, pick a time, and start to consider whom you could invite to join you. Homework: Luke 2:1-20 (Hashtags: technology, self-control, wisdom)