The Case of Social

Networks and

Christianity

Social Networking Media and Our Generation Today

The purpose of my sharing / talk this afternoon is NOT

whether the social networking media is good

or evil.

Introduction

Rather, how could we INTENTIONALLY use this

social networking for the glory of God.

Purpose of this sharing / talk

Basic Principle

Principle of Moderation“Everything that is ‘too

much’ is always not right.”

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What Social Networking Media Are You Using ?

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Quick Interview

1. Is it possible to use to social networking media to glorify God ?

2. If yes, how ? If no, why ?

Video Showing"5 Crazy Ways Social Media Is Changing Your Brain Right Now"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HffWFd_6bJ0

Group Discussion by 5 (10 Minutes)

• 1. Is it possible to use to social networking media to glorify God ?

• 2. If yes, how ? If no, why ?

Brief Reports from Each Group (1 minute)

Some Diagnostic Questions

Be Honest To Yourself

1. Are you seeking to glorify God through social media?

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 

1 Corinthians 10:31

Bible Gem

2. Does social media lead you into sin?

Be Honest To Yourself

“If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it

away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than

that your whole body be thrown into hell.” Matthew 5:29

Bible Gem

3. Does your speech build up or tear down?

Be Honest To Yourself

“From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things

ought not to be so.” James 3:10

Bible Gem

4. Do people see the light of Christ in you based on what you post?

Be Honest To Yourself

“…let your light shine before others, so that they may see

your good works and give glory to your Father who is

in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Bible Gem

5. Is social media your master?

Be Honest To Yourself

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are

helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.” 

1 Corinthians 6:12

Bible Gem

6. Does your use of social media help you redeem the time that God has given you?

Be Honest To Yourself

“…making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.”

Ephesians 5:16

Bible Gem

7. Does your use of social media help you renew your mind in God’s truth like you should?

Be Honest To Yourself

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the

renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and

acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2

Bible Gem

8. Do you use social media as a platform to complain?

Be Honest To Yourself

“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be

blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the

midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”

Philippians 2:14-15

Bible Gem

9. Do you value social media interactions more than real-life relationships?

Be Honest To Yourself

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Matthew 22:39

Bible Gem

10. Do you have any relationships through social media that you should cut off?

Be Honest To Yourself

“Do not be deceived: “Bad

company ruins good morals.””

1 Corinthians 15:33

Bible Gem

ConclusionEllen White reminds us that “God should be the highest object of our thoughts. Meditating upon Him and pleading with Him elevate the soul and quicken the affections . . . Religion is not merely an emotion, a feeling. It is principle which is interwoven with all daily duties and transactions of life. To retain pure and undefiled religion, it is necessary to be workers, persevering in effort. . .” (1MCP, 286)

Bible Gem“. . . Work hard to show the results of

your salvation, obeying God with

deep reverence and fear.” Philippians 2:12

(NLT)