Go Forth and Tech the Gospel

Elder L. Tom Perry described how the pull of technology can distracts away from the saving power of the gospel but reminded that technology is a tool. Technology is the means, not the end, "Salvation is not in facilities or technology, but in the word. Only in the power of the word will it impact our lives and help us to live closer to our Father in Heaven." Like any tool, technology can be used for wholesome and virtuous actions or for cruel and nefarious actions. Technology can be a blessing or a weapon. Elder Legrand Richards stated many years ago the black and white nature of technology, "Now if we don’t use them to teach His gospel, Satan will use them to lead the people astray." Evil individuals are able to fill the internet with pornography, predators, sex, and drugs. Good and wholesome individuals are able to counter this influence of evil by standing up for what is right and sharing their testimonies of what has brought joy and happiness to their lives.