WHAT GOD INTENDED FOR GOOD WE MADE INTO EVIL.

There are many opinions on rather the new technology is our friend or foe. Truth be told the answer is really hard to come up with. There are some good and bad in all of it. With our society today the negatives seems to outweigh the positives especially with the younger generations. So that is question that many would say they would say technology is our and friend but is also our foe.

While technology does influence and change us over time, technology is a tool that God has given us to be used in ways that honor Him and help us love our neighbor. The Bible says, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself" (Matt. 22:37-39). This verse relates to the sense of technology because technology was invented as a tool to help us. If we are looking at websites that is not honoring and glorifying God then as Christian we will destroy our testimony. We have to always protect our testimonies and do not allow the devil to continue to still our joy.

Technology is an amazing resource to help us in our every day life. Technology can benefit us in many ways. Interactive with people, Digital connections, Online Calendars, Emailing, and banking online are just a few. The first computer was built in 1940's, the first hard drive weighted a ton and stored only 5 megabytes. In 1991 Space shuttles had a one- megahertz computer. Technology have come a long way. Many people use technology every single day of their lives. There are a lot of people that would have a very hard time managing life with out using technology.  

Technology in the future will ultimately take over many jobs and that would be tough because it will eliminate a lot of jobs. In the text book A gift of fire: Social, legal, and ethical issues for computing technology (5th ed.) the Arthur talks about a lot of information about this topic. According to Chapter 6, (Baase and Henry, 2017) the impact that computers are having with the work place one must wonder how much longer will something new comes up and start eliminating jobs. Many companies have already eliminated jobs. For instances, "reduced the need for telephone operators, meter readers, and mid-level managers because of the new technology" (Baase and Henry 2017).

Reference: Baase, S., & Henry, T. M. (2017). A gift of fire: Social, legal, and ethical issues for computing technology (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Reference: https://www.statista.com/chart/3262/the-jobs-most-threatened-by-technological-advancement/

According to journalist Neil McCarthy, "Since 2001, 32,900 secretaries in London have lost their jobs due to technological advancement, along with 30,100 accounts clerks and bookkeepers." Technological advances mainly threaten lower-skill industries with tasks in the service sector becoming especially vulnerable to automation. With technology rapidly growing there are more jobs that will be in jeopardy in the near future.

There many ways that technology can become a major problem when using it the wrong way. Typically, this is a major problem for kids. Teenagers these days are so connected that they struggle in school. There are also more cyber Bullying affecting our younger generation. There are more sex trafficking and frauds that are hacking bank accounts and personal information.

Staying relevant is something that every person should want in their company. Every organizational leader need to be able to find their own voice in this digital lead world. There are a few ways that leaders will be able to do this. First, leaders must develop new skills to effectively guide their organizations into the uncertain future of the digital age. Adapt to the future is another way to stay relevant. All ways net work with others and it would also benefit if you would net work within your company. Don't be afraid of changes. Learn all you can about things with in your company, and, if possible, become an expert on the technology so you’re known as the go-to person for information. That would make it very difficult for the company to terminate you. Lastly, Try to educate yourself in a subject area that’s already familiar to you. In other words, build on what you already know, and re-purpose your skill set for tomorrow’s workforce.