There has been much concern regarding big-tech and government spying on us, the American citizens ("oh, no, we are all going to die!") We cannot afford to give in to fear!
So, if they have access to all of our personal information, it is only to their detriment. As believers, what is our most personal information?
2 Corinthians 2:14-16.
[14] But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. [15] For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, [16] to one (those perishing) a fragrance from death to death, to the other (those being saved) a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? (ESV)
We "we are the aroma of Christ to God", and it permeates their databases. It really stinks to those who are perishing. We have the mind of Christ. The spirit of God affects our thoughts which are manifested in our words and deeds. As they spy and record us righteousness and truth (which they hate. It affects all who happen to view our records.
ALSO, Our task we have is in Ephesians 5:11 - "Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them." Our conduct of life, the words out of our mouths, expose these works of darkness. This exposure is in our records and in the minds of those who happen to view them.
ALSO, Another task is in Ephesians 3:10 We are to make known to the spiritual rulers and authorities the manifold wisdom of God. Our conduct of life, the words out of our mouths, show forth this wisdom. This wisdom is also recorded.
Much as these spiritual authorities and powers want to oppress and destroy us, their spying only furthers our spiritual stand against them. We have much to be thankful for!
So, how could this possibly screw up the plans and efforts of the rulers of the darkness of this world? Normally, people are carrying out the agenda of the rulers of the world. However, if a person "just happens" to respond to the inspiration of the gift of holy spirit, there can be a ripple effect throughout the world. To top it off, many inspired acts and words are recorded. How will this affect the data analysts and those they report to? Learn about "the butterfly effect". Yeah, we really throw a wrench in the plans and schemes of the rulers of the darkness of this world.
Love it!
You're batting a thousand, Keith. Thanks for the great article.