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.