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Man Googles Himself Promptly Surrenders

The Bible calls us "enemies of God." In other words, we're spiritual fugitives even when you don't know it—just like this guy. Christopher Viatafa, a 27-year-old California man, decided to find out what the internet had to say about his existence. So after engaging in what's called "egosurfing," Viatafa discovered he was on a "Northern California Most Wanted" website.

According to police, Mr. Viatafa got into an argument in 2013 during a private party and then allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired several rounds into the ground, before he was persuaded to leave. Viatafa may well have thought nothing more of the incident—until he found his name on the website. To his credit, he promptly surrendered to police and now if you Google his name you'll find him listed as a "captured fugitive."

Possible Preaching Angle:

The Bible calls us "enemies of God." In other words, we're spiritual fugitives even when you don't know it—just like this guy.

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