Cyberspace enhances an already privatized culture. Potentially, we can shop, do our business, pay our bills, communicate with other people, etc. without ever leaving our homes. But the church is a community of believers. Total privatization where we are all lone rangers flies in the face of New Testament teaching. The Internet can lead to addictive behavior.
Pornography is an obvious danger and it is readily available on the Net.
One of the fruit of the Spirit is self-control. Christians need to clearly exercise this fruit in Cyberspace. The issue of Cyberspace becomes one of balance. It is a tool and tools do not become the masters. In a surprise development, the International Bible study board announced on 27 May that it will preserve the NIV Bible and discontinue all plans to develop a new, gender-neutral version of the Bible.