Relevansi Pengajaran Yesus dalam Matius 6: 33 terhadap Spiritualitas Hyperconnected Generation di Post-Digital Era
Keywords:
Digital pathology, Hyperconnected generation, Matthew 6:33, Post-digital era, SpiritualityAbstract
The post-digital era poses significant spiritual challenges for the hyperconnected generation, characterized by existential anxiety and life priority disorientation due to social media exposure. This study aims to analyze the spiritual characteristics of this generation, explore the theological depth of Matthew 6:33, and construct its relevance as a liberating spiritual paradigm. Using a qualitative approach based on library research and historical-grammatical exegesis, this study comprehensively examines biblical text and socio-digital phenomena. The results indicate that Jesus' command to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness serves as a radical antithesis to digital pathologies such as continuous partial attention and fear of missing out (FOMO). The divine providence guaranteed in this text provides a solid psychological and spiritual resilience foundation. In conclusion, the internalization of Matthew 6:33 restores the contemporary generation's inner space through digital solitude and anchoring identity in Christ's grace rather than algorithms. This spiritual restoration is crucial for preparing resilient church leaders and educators to navigate civilizational disruption.
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