Counsels on Lifestyle

Counsel #1 — A Necessity?

Picture: Counsel #1 — A Necessity? CLi 48.1

Cell phones have become an essential part of our lives. We use them to stay connected with friends and family, to get work done, to do ministry, to read the Bible or listen to Ellen White audio books,^[43] and to entertain ourselves. However, cell phones can also be a distraction and a source of addiction. It’s important to use cell phones responsibly to avoid negative consequences. CLi 48.2

“There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV CLi 48.3

“Our time belongs to God. Every moment is His, and we are under the most solemn obligation to improve it to His glory. Of no talent He has given will He require a more strict account than of our time.” Ellen White in Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 342 CLi 48.4

Reflect: In what ways has your cell phone made you a better person, and in what ways has your cell phone had a negative impact on your life? CLi 48.5