This might help us better understand what our role in the lives of others is:
“We are a culture that relies on technology over community, a society in which spoken and written words are cheap, easy to come by and excessive. Our culture says anything goes; fear of God is almost unheard of. We are slow to listen, quick to speak, and quick to become angry.” (Francis Chan- Crazy Love, p.25)
Is that what the Bible calls for? No, look at what James says about our communication with one another:
“…let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1.19-20)
Our Conduct
Look again at how you use your social media accounts. Are you bitter? Angry? Do you show the love of Christ even when you aren’t near other people? Christ called us to lives that are worthy of His calling (Luke 14.27; Eph. 4.1-3) are you living that?
Real Friends
So if we are supposed to live lives worthy of the calling of Christ, why don’t we? Do you think you don’t have time to show love? Are you too busy? Do you care? Here are some ways to show that love of Christ and live according to the calling:
- Instead of wishing someone a happy birthday on facebook, why not call them and see how their doing?
- If you are arguing with one of your friends, don’t approach them on facebook; go out for coffee with them, work it out in the name of Christ.
- Use your accounts for good! Send encouragements, don’t mock others on-line (or in person). Show the love of Christ to all.
Are there other ways to live lives worthy of the calling even while you’re on-line?
Tags: Community, Facebook, social media
It is true technology is taking huge chunks of our time. I have to agree with all your suggestions. They are great face to face and /or one on one is definetly the better way. I also think technology has its place. It can bring some people out of their shell. It can bring people and groups together that otherwise would not . I agree, we need to spend time with people.