“Studying NFL football is like preparing for war on the playing field. Sometimes that war requires you to study your opponent.”—sports journalist Jay Bee, Bleacher Report
The
most successful military generals and athletes ruthlessly study the
strategy and tactics of their adversaries. In a similar way, effective
pastors and ministry leaders have always studied the enemy. The Bible is
very clear about evil, and there’s no question the enemy will stop at
nothing to destroy God’s people. But in my experience, the vast majority
of pastors and leaders aren’t recognizing a new but remarkably
effective tool in the enemy’s arsenal: distraction.
Today’s
digital culture has brought great convenience. Who doesn’t love their
iPhone, Android or iPad? The ability to connect instantly with thousands
of people through social media has proven to be a powerful way to share
Christianity with the culture.
But along with convenience comes something far more sinister than we realize: distraction.
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