The Digital Rule of Life
February 15, 2026
As the Digital Fast nears its end, the question is no longer what we will give up but what we will carry forward. In this message from 1 Peter 5, we are reminded that the Christian life is lived amid a spiritual battle -- and distraction is one of the enemy’s most effective tools. Rather than drifting back into old habits, followers of Jesus are invited to establish a Digital Rule of Life: a set of intentional rhythms and boundaries that help us remain sober-minded, spiritually alert, and open to the abundant life Jesus offers.
Passage
1 Peter 5:8-9
Principle
##Distractions## are not ##harmless##; they are a ##strategy##.
Practice
Draft (and share) a ##Digital## ##Rule## of ##Life##
Small Group Questions
Use this outline for personal reflection, as a couple, or with a small group.
HANGOUT
- How is your digital fast impacting you?
- What changes do you want to keep when the fast is over?
HEAR
Read 1 Peter 5:7–9 and 2 Corinthians 2:11
- What does it mean to be “sober-minded” in a digital age?
- How does distraction hinder our ability to resist the enemy?
- What is Peter’s vision for a spiritually alert life?
- What patterns, habits, or apps have the strongest pull on your heart or attention?
- What boundaries or practices have brought the most life during the fast?
- Which commitments belong in your personal Digital Rule of Life?
HUDDLE
Use the “My Digital Rule of Life” worksheet from this week’s worship guide to create your own Digital Rule of Life. Include: Phone routines, App boundaries, No-phone zones, Sabbath rhythms, Community norms, Accountability, and Discipleship-focused habits. Invite group members to share their Rule (in whole or in part) next week. Pray that the Spirit would help each person remain alert, present, joyful, and deeply committed to following Jesus in a digital age.
Daily Reading
As you read each passage, look for connections to this week’s sermon and small group discussion. Invite the Holy Spirit to be your teacher as you seek Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
- Day 1: 1 Peter 5:8-9
- Day 2: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11
- Day 3: Psalm 119:37
- Day 4: Romans 12:1-2
- Day 5: Psalm 46:10
- Day 6: Luke 5:15-16
- Day 7: John 10:10
Passage to Memorize: 1 Peter 5:8
Think Deeper
- What digital habits most pull you away from being watchful, sober-minded, and spiritually present?
- Which boundaries or rhythms brought you the most peace during the digital fast?
- What commitments belong in your Digital Rule of Life going forward?
Suggested Resources
The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt
Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence, and Place in the Digital Age, by Felicia Wu Song
The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
Check out these and other books from our suggested reading list at https://bit.ly/AspireSMB.