The Reminder
Volume XXXVIII, #25: Some Bible Verses to Consider When Using Social Media (pt.1)
Editor’s Note: This is one half of an article that I found on the above website. There are eight verses in all, I will print the other four (and the author’s conclusion) in next week’s bulletin. Hope it is helpful!
Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms can be beneficial and enjoyable, but only if they are used in a way that honors God. Sadly, we all know there is a lot that happens online which does not honor God; some of it is even done in His name. We must be incredibly careful before we post something. Consider some of these Scriptures when you’re using social media.
What better place to learn the wisdom that we need than the book of Proverbs? Here are a few Proverbs for you to consider:
1. Restrain Your Words
“Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent” (Proverbs 17:27-28).
God’s people need to know when to say something and when to restrain our words. We need to be people with a “cool spirit,” as opposed to a hot temper.
2. Don’t Isolate Yourself
“Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgement” (Proverbs 18:1).
If we’re not careful, social media becomes an “echo chamber,” where we only hear voices who agree with us. If someone says something we don’t like, we block them or unfriend them. The problem is, some of those voices may be people with “sound judgement.” The only way to grow is to allow those with differing viewpoints to speak into our lives.
3. Take Pleasure in Understanding
“A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion” (Proverbs 18:2).
The application of this passage is obvious, isn’t it? Social media has magnified this kind of foolishness. We all want to share our opinion, but we don’t want to listen. We don’t want to understand. We just want to be heard. It’s time for that to change.
4. Don’t Dishonor Yourself
“When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace” (Proverbs 18:3). If you post or get “tagged” in something that reveals wicked behavior, don’t get upset when people “judge you.” Dishonorable behavior, brings disgrace and contempt.
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