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1. The Christian & Social Media

2. The Christian & the World
• John 17:14-16
• Positive: we are not to be taken “from the
world” – influence
• Negative: we are “not of the world” – no
fellowship

3. The Christian & the World
• Christians are now connected more than ever
to the outside world via technology; like any
tool, it can be used for good or evil
• I am not singling out social media; it is not
sinful for Christians to engage in social media;
but it has its dangers (Rom. 13:11; Eph. 5:15)
• Consider this: “WWJP” (what would Jesus
post)?

5. The Christian & Social Media
• Some Christians are using social media in a good
way: advertise gospel meetings, church web sites,
encourage others, prayer requests, teach Bible
lessons, post scriptures, etc.
• Some Christians, however, are using social media
in a way that is ungodly; with inappropriate
comments, pictures, etc.
• We should not overreact to social media, nor
should we ignore its dangers

6. The Christian & Social Media
• Typing improper words is no better than
saying improper words … WWJP?
– Curse words … “OMG” (Ex. 20:7; Eph. 4:29)
– Disrespectful language (1 Pet. 2:17)
– Gossip, slander ( 2 Cor. 12:20)

7. The Christian & Social Media
• Posting pictures of immodest clothing …
WWJP?
– Nakedness (Ex. 20:26; 28:42; Nah. 3:5)
– Lascivious (Gal. 5:19-21)

8. The Christian & Social Media
• Consider the lasting effects of what you have
posted … WWJP?
– You can’t take it back after it is posted
– Will it hinder my influence down the road?
– Will my posts give reason for concern among the
elders (Heb. 13:17)
– It will come up in the judgment day (Mt. 12:46)

9. The Christian & Social Media
Studies of social media use show the following:
• Divorce caused by unwholesome relationships
• Possibility of addiction
• Trouble having real-life relationships
• Tendency toward narcissism (love of self)

10. The Christian & Social Media
• Am I seeking to glorify God through social media
(Isa. 43:7; 1 Cor. 10:31)?
• Does social media lead me into sin (Mt. 5:29-30)?
• Does my speech (typing) build up or tear down
(Psa. 19:14; Jas. 3:10)?
• Do people see the salt and light of Christ in what I
post (Mt. 5:16)?

11. The Christian & Social Media
• Am I a slave to the master of social media
(1 Cor. 6:12)?
• Does social media help redeem the time that
God has given me (Eph. 5:16)?
• Does social media help me to renew my mind
in God’s truth (Rom. 12:1-2)?

12. The Christian & Social Media
• Do I use social media as a platform to
complain or tear down (Phil. 2:14-15)?
• Do I use social media for unprofitable
arguments (Prov. 18:2; 1 Tim. 6:4)?
• Does social media draw me closer to God
(Mt. 22:38; Jas. 4:7-8)?

13. The Christian & Social Media
• Do I value social media interactions more than
real-life relationships (Mt. 22:39)?
• Do I have any relationships through social
media that I need to cut off (1 Cor. 15:33)?
• Does social media make me discontent
(1 Tim. 6:6)?

14. The Christian & Social Media
• Do I use social media to boost my ego, feel
good about myself, promote my vanity and
pride (2 Tim. 3:2)?
• Do I use social media to hide (Prov. 25:14;
Jas. 4:6,10)?

15. The Christian & Social Media
• Pray before you post … WWJP?
• Remember who is watching you (Prov. 15:3)
• Guard every aspect of your life (Prov. 4:23-27)