“Nothing vast enters the life of mortals without a curse.” —Sophocles. Today’s technologies, including our phones, can be either gifts or dangers, depending on how we use them. Children and teens are especially vulnerable to influence due to normal developmental progression and near-constant digital exposure. Families and churches must take their responsibility seriously to protect and guide those under their care.

Scriptures
Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Test all things. Hold on to what is good. (CSB)