Be Attentive
Summary
In this episode, we explore the importance of attention in our lives, how the attention economy manipulates us, and practical wisdom from Proverbs on guarding our hearts and focusing on what truly matters. Discover how to live wisely in a distracted world and the eternal implications of where we place our attention.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Proverbs and the Good Life
01:25 The Attention Economy and Its Manipulation
02:51 Addicted by Design: Casino Strategies and Digital Distraction
06:53 The Impact of Phone Use on Our Lives and Opportunities
08:49 Guarding Our Hearts and Attention in a Distracted World
11:33 The Anatomy of Wisdom: Paying Attention in Proverbs
12:58 Focus Your Eyes and Guard Your Heart
13:58 Ponder the Path and Avoid the Path of Folly
19:16 Warning Against the Path of the Forbidden Woman
21:09 Case Study: The Play of Folly and Temptation
26:04 The Dangers of Following the Heart and the Path to Destruction
27:31 Practical Steps to Guard Your Heart and Attention
30:23 Listening to God's Word and Pondering the Path
32:19 Christ, Our Wisdom and Hope in a Distracted World
resources
Covenant Eyes - https://www.covenanteyes.com/
The Purity Principle by Randy Alcorn - https://www.amazon.com/Purity-Principle-Randy-Alcorn/dp/1601422784
Proverbs - The Good Life Series - https://www.bible.com/series/2384-the-good-life-series
Christ Alone - The Ultimate Wisdom - https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/christ-alone-the-ultimate-wisdom
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