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This is a timely and insightful roadmap for navigating the complexities of our hyper-connected world. Writing from the unique perspective of a pastor, a father and a senior citizen, Pastor Lam Kee Hing balances a deep appreciation for the great blessings of digital tools with a sobering warning about their grave dangers.
The book’s strength lies in its wide scope, tracing the internet’s evolution from its military roots to the current era of Artificial Intelligence. Pastor Lam shares how technology has revolutionized communication, education and even the Great Commission, enabling the Gospel to reach restricted and remote areas in unprecedented ways.
However, this book does not shy away from the darker side of the digital revolution. It provides a rigorous examination of nine critical dangers, including digital addiction, the erosion of spiritual focus and the “Great Rewiring” of childhood that is impacting the mental health of Generation Z. By grounding his analysis in biblical principles — such as the call to “guard your heart” and exercise wise stewardship of time — Pastor Lam offers more than a critique; he provides a practical guide for “Personal Digital Living”.
This book is an urgent call to the modern Church to move beyond passive consumption to intentional, ethical engagement. Whether you are a parent concerned about your child’s screen time, a leader looking to enhance your ministry’s efficiency, or a believer seeking to maintain spiritual vitality in a distracted age, this book is an invaluable resource. It is a powerful reminder that while technology can be a masterful servant, we must never allow it to become our master.
Pastor Dr. Philip Lyn
Senior Pastor, Skyline SIB Church
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
As an educator of Artificial Intelligence, coupled with more than 3 decades of professional career in the IT industry, I have witnessed firsthand both the extraordinary promise and the sobering risks of digital technologies in shaping our societies. Pastor Lam’s Digital Technology: The Modern Double-Edged Sword is a timely and essential work that speaks directly to the Christian community about these realities.
What sets this book apart is its balance: it neither demonizes technology nor idolizes it but instead frames it as a powerful tool whose impact depends on the discernment and responsibility of its users. Pastor Lam’s reflections on the Internet, social media, and artificial intelligence resonate deeply with my own industry and teaching experience, where I see users grappling with both the opportunities for innovation and the dangers of distraction, misinformation, and ethical compromise.
For Christians, the book offers a clear roadmap: how to harness digital technology for evangelism, discipleship, and community-building, while remaining vigilant against addiction, spiritual dullness, and moral erosion. The chapters on artificial intelligence are particularly compelling, reminding us that AI is not merely a technical phenomenon but a moral and spiritual challenge.
I commend Pastor Lam for writing with pastoral sensitivity, lucid simplicity, and prophetic urgency. This book will serve as an invaluable resource for churches, families, and laity seeking to navigate the digital age faithfully. It is my hope that readers will not only be informed but also inspired to use technology as a means of glorifying God and serving humanity.
Professor Quek Khor Ping
Deputy Director, Business Analytics Centre
Visiting Senior Fellow, Department of Analytics and Operations
National University of Singapore
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