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Honoring God in the Digital Age: Navigating Social Media with Wisdom
How do we reflect Christ online? Let's explore real scenarios that challenge us to use technology for God's glory.
Your friend shares a political post that goes against your beliefs. The comments section is already heated.
Your Options:
Biblical Wisdom:
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." - Proverbs 15:1
Social media amplifies our words. Choose connection over correction, relationship over being right.
Scrolling through Instagram, you see everyone's highlight reels while you're struggling.
"Look at Sarah's perfect family vacation... Meanwhile, I can barely afford groceries."
"Social media is everyone's highlight reel, not their real life."
"But they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise." - 2 Corinthians 10:12 (KJV)
You meant to spend 5 minutes checking notifications. It's been 2 hours.
Today's Screen Time
Total: 6 hours 43 minutes
Social Media: 4h 15m | Messages: 1h 30m | Other: 58m
Time Wisdom:
"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." - Ephesians 5:15-16
Our time is a gift from God. How we spend it reveals our true priorities.
Practical Digital Boundaries:
Morning First
Start with prayer and Scripture before checking your phone
Sabbath Rest
Take a weekly 24-hour break from social media
Phone-Free Zones
Keep devices out of bedrooms and dining areas
Purpose Check
Before opening an app, ask: "Why am I doing this?"
A friend posts about going through a hard time.
"Praying for you, Emily. You're not alone. 💙"
Questions for Digital Discipleship:
- Does my online presence point people to Jesus?
- Am I using technology to build up or tear down?
- How much of my day is spent consuming vs. creating/serving?
- Would Jesus be comfortable with my browsing history?
- Am I present with people in real life, or always distracted by devices?
Digital Age Wisdom:
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." - Philippians 4:8
This verse is a perfect filter for what we consume and share online!
- Set a daily screen time limit and stick to it
- Replace one scrolling session with prayer or Bible reading
- Use social media to encourage three people
- Unfollow accounts that trigger comparison or negativity
- Have one device-free meal with full attention on others
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians 10:31 (KJV)
