In the last 100 years or more, mankind has made advancements in technology to improve the efficiency and quality of our lives. Ironically, while the relatively recent invention of the internet, smart phones, and social media have brought us many positives, it has also turned out to be one of the most effective distribution machines for a significant negative: the temptation to envy what others have, and the distraction that everyone else is living a better life than we are.

Social media affects many if not most people these days, for good or ill. But whether we use it or not, we should understand that God wants us to live our lives with "no filter": he wants us to be honest about our sin and weaknesses, humble and grateful for his love and salvation, and intentional to display our lives in such a way as to build others up and lead others to him.

How can we use platforms like social media in such away that we can minimize our envy and maximize our love and influence? Answering that is the objective of this message.