As Barry Bonds moves closer to breaking Hank Aaron's all-time home-run record, speculation about performance-enhancing drug use has raised questions about Bond's accomplishment. The pressure to become faster and stronger, as well as the allure of big contracts, has tempted many sports stars to cut corners. Christians are also tempted to cut corners for personal gain; but the rewards of ethical living are far greater than anything we can gain by cheating. Key Scriptures: 1 Kings 21:1-22; Luke 12:16-21; Romans 13:8-10 The recent fanfare caused by the release of the iPhone has drawn attention to the "digital divide," or the gap separating the haves and have-nots when it comes to technology. In today's world, people with access to the latest technology have more opportunities than those who do not. Next week, LinC looks at the implications of the digital divide for Christians: How is access to technology a matter of justice? And how can the gadgets we love so much become idols?
