06/04/2026
Is your technology building a foundation—or a tower?
Most people think of brick as a natural, traditional building material. But if you look back at its origins, brick is actually one of humanity’s earliest synthetic materials. It’s a human-engineered imitation of stone, created by mixing clay and straw, then baking it to alter its natural properties.
And the Bible first highlights this technological breakthrough in a famous story:
The Tower of Babel
"They said to each other, 'Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.' They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. Then they said, 'Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves...'" — Genesis 11:3-4
Notice the shift. Instead of trusting the natural materials God provided (stone), humanity manufactured its own alternative (brick) to build a monument to their own self-reliance. Fast forward to Exodus, and we see bricks again—this time as a tool of heavy oppression in Egypt, where Pharaoh forced the Israelites to build his empire, demanding the same quota of bricks even after taking away their straw.
From the very beginning, brick technology became intertwined with human pride, self-sufficiency, and control.
The Real Issue: Technology vs. The Human Heart
Let’s be clear: Technology isn't inherently bad.
God made us creative beings, and innovation can be an incredible blessing. But throughout history, when our tech moves us away from a reliance on God, it causes us to wander. When we use our advancements to say, "Look what I can build by myself," we repeat the mistake of Babel.
Technology itself isn’t the issue; it’s simply a new platform that allows sin to express itself. AI, social media, smart devices—they don't create new sins; they just give our ancient, sinful nature a faster, more powerful way to act out. They amplify our desires for validation, control, and autonomy.
It forces us to ask a deeply uncomfortable question: Who do we really trust?
Do we trust the Creators of the algorithms, the builders of the platforms, and our own ability to engineer our way out of every problem? Or do we trust the God who created the stone?
If we use technology to replace God as our foundation, our towers will always crumble. But if we keep Him at the center, we can navigate the digital age with true wisdom.
What are your thoughts? How do you maintain healthy boundaries with tech to keep your focus on God?
