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Opinion: The Tech Nerd.

Lately, I’ve been feeling this heavy burden on my soul about the world our children are growing up in — especially when it comes to technology. As a 24-year-old Christian woman, and someone who hopes to be a mom one day, I can’t help but wonder: Are we

really protecting our kids by giving them iPhones? Or are we handing them a door to temptation that can easily pull them away from God?

The temptation I’m most concerned about is pornography. It’s heartbreaking how this evil has crept into the lives of so many young people, and smartphones make it so accessible. I’ve been reading and listening to youth leaders talk about how this addiction is corrupting the hearts and minds of America’s youth. It’s so damaging because it distorts God’s beautiful design for sexuality and love.

The Bible warns us clearly about guarding our hearts: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23). I feel like handing a child an iPhone without serious safeguards can open their hearts to things they aren’t ready for — things that can cause deep spiritual harm.

I know many parents believe that giving kids phones helps them stay connected and safe. They rely on filters and monitoring apps. But no filter is perfect. The enemy is crafty, and kids can find ways around controls. And even with protections, the very presence of a smartphone tempts their curiosity and distracts their focus from God and real life.

Love sometimes means saying no, even when it’s hard or unpopular. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” That means teaching them God’s ways and protecting them until they are strong enough to walk that path themselves. It’s about setting boundaries, not just freedoms.

It’s especially painful to think of Christian children who want to honor God but end up caught in the trap of pornography. The Bible reminds us in 1 Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out.” But sometimes, the best “way out” is keeping them from being exposed to the temptation in the first place.

I pray for parents today who feel overwhelmed. I know this isn’t easy. The culture is pushing technology into our kids’ hands earlier and earlier. But I believe faith calls us to be different. To be a light in this dark world. To protect our children’s minds, hearts, and souls from what can destroy them.

Ephesians 6:12 tells us, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Pornography and digital temptation are part of this spiritual battle. We can’t afford to be naïve.

I want to raise children who know their worth comes from Christ alone — not from likes, followers, or what they see on a screen. Psalm 139:14 says, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful.” I want my future kids to know this deep truth, to walk in purity and confidence rooted in God’s love.

So maybe the loving choice for Christian parents is to delay giving iPhones, or to choose strict rules about their use. It might mean uncomfortable conversations and extra effort. But isn’t that what love calls us to? Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 that love is patient and kind, it does not envy or boast, it is not proud or rude. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. That sounds like what parenting should be.

10 iPhone Deeds that Lead You to The Devil

While the iPhone itself isn’t evil, the way we use it can either draw us closer to God or lead us away. It’s a tool that demands wisdom, discipline, and prayerful boundaries. May we seek God’s guidance daily to use technology in ways that honor Him, not open doors to the devil.

1. Temptation Through Easy Access to Sin
   The iPhone gives instant access to pornography, inappropriate content, and worldly influences that can corrupt our hearts (James 1:14-15).
2. Distracts From Prayer and Bible Study
   It’s easy to waste precious time scrolling, which steals moments that could be spent growing closer to God (Psalm 119:105).
3. Feeds Pride and Comparison
   Social media often stokes envy and pride as we compare ourselves to others, tempting us to forget our identity in Christ (Galatians 6:4-5).
4. Encourages Gossip and Judgment
   Texting and social media can spread harmful words, breaking the command to build others up (Ephesians 4:29).
5. Promotes Instant Gratification
   The iPhone trains us to want everything quickly, which can fuel impatience and lack of self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
6. Erodes Real Relationships
   Face-to-face connection suffers, weakening God’s design for community and fellowship (Hebrews 10:24-25).
7. Increases Anxiety and Fear
   Constant notifications can lead to worry and fear, distracting us from trusting God’s peace (Philippians 4:6-7).
8. Blocks God’s Voice
   Noise from the phone drowns out God’s still, small voice when we fail to unplug and listen (1 Kings 19:11-12).
9. Invites Idolatry
   When we depend more on our phones than on God, it becomes a form of idolatry (Exodus 20:3).
10. Hinders Spiritual Growth
    Overuse can stunt our spiritual maturity by replacing God’s Word and fellowship with screens (2 Peter 3:18).

This isn’t about fear, but about faith. Faith that God’s ways are best, even when the world pulls us toward convenience or popularity. Faith that He will help us protect our children’s hearts.

I pray God will give parents courage to say no to the world’s temptations and yes to His holy path. That families will pray together, talk openly, and build strong foundations on Christ.

In the end, I trust God’s perfect design for family and love. The road may be hard, but His grace is sufficient. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me” (Psalm 28:7).

I want to be a mom who walks in that trust — who makes choices based on faith, not fear or cultural pressure. Who shields her children from what can destroy, while leading them to the One who saves.

Thank you, God, for your wisdom and mercy. Please help me prepare well for the day I get to raise children in your truth.