Introduction

Matthew 22:37-39 – The two greatest commands. Love God and love your neighbor.

How do we harness the incredibly powerful tool that social media is for good?

Social media is like a car. By itself, it is not moral or immoral.

Ways to use social media for good:

Be holy (different)

I Peter 1:13-16 – We should stand out and be different from the world.

I Peter 2:12 – We should be pure and holy online just as we should be in the physical world.

Ephesians 5:3-12 – With social media, we have the ability to show what we like and support.

Extend your influence

Matthew 5:16

Acts 28:30-31

Matthew 25:31-36

Social media is a force multiplier. We should use it to influence others for good!

Social media can have a negative effect if everyone is glued to their phones and we don’t talk to each other.

Romans 12:13; James 1:27 – We have a charge to be aware of other’s needs and help them!

Use social media as a tool, not as a replacement or distraction.

Sherry Turkle – Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age

We are losing the skill of empathizing with each other.

Matthew 7:12; Titus 3:2; Galatians 5:13 – Show consideration for each other and serve each other.

Just the presence of a phone on the table changes the conversation and level of interaction.

Speak with grace

Colossians 4:3-6

James 3:5-6

I Peter 3:9 – Don’t return evil for evil.

Proverbs 12:18

Words of kindness can stop one from spiraling into depression.

Proverbs 16:24

Seek out spiritual food

I Peter 2:2

Proverbs 13:20 – Walk with the wise.

Proverbs 15:14 – The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge.