How did kids creatively express themselves before digital screens and the internet? Do smartphone kids “build” and “express” themselves in ways that are beneficial – or biblical? In this episode, Kelly continues her series countering the beneficial claims Dr. Peter Gray cites in his Substack, Play Makes Us Human. This week, the claim is that the smartphone is a beneficial tool for creative self-expression. Kelly argues that biblical creativity is meant for God’s glory and the edification of others, rather than the self-promotion and audience-driven validation that occurs when sharing one’s creativity online.
Articles referenced:
Helping Kids (and Ourselves) Use Smartphones Safely
Is Online Self-Expression a Necessary Part of Childhood? (Ep #212)
Scripture referenced:
Genesis 1:27
Exodus 31
Psalm 127:1
Luke 6
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Romans 14:19
Ephesians 4:29
1 Corinthians 8:1
Luke 6:45
Proverbs 4:23
Jeremiah 17:9
Proverbs 29:11
James 1:19
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
Galatians 2:20
Colossians 3:1–3
Proverbs 31:30
1 Peter 3:3–4
1 John 2:16
Proverbs 26:18–19
James 3:9–10
Ephesians 5:4
Galatians 1:10
Proverbs 29:25
Philippians 4:8
1 Thessalonians 2:8
John 12:43
Philippians 2:3
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