The blessing and pitfall of social networking

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

Really??? FB is a popularity contest when most "christians" do not give a rat about talking about the Bible. I have seen people talk about nothing but themselves, talk about "poop" and other inappropriate things and get tons of likes and replies while I get completely ignored on that site posting about theology and such. People have different standards for themselves and their friends than people they do not like.

Don't know what I ever did to some of these people as I have always tried to be encouraging and to respond to their posts positively, but I get completely ignored. I am spending less and less time on FB for good reason. So much goofiness on that site and I am sick of it. My brother feels the same, however he deleted his FB account. I dislike people that are nice to my face but don't care about me personally as its called hypocrisy. As I said less and less time on FB....

One example. A certain popular personality has lots of FB followers and everything he says gets a dozen likes. However this person is not the best example of a Christian whom is very argumentative, divisive, has been arrested, listens to questionable music, and the like. I would not follow this person, hover dozens of naive christians follow this person.

Wow - I get a lot of spiritual blessings from my Christian FB friends on a regular basis. I am much more edified there than some 'Christian' sites.

 

[Rolfe]

There are NO plusses. Facebook and Twitter were invented by non-elect totally depraved people. Social media are worldly tools of the devil used to facilitate worldly people to fornicate and commit adultery. It also allows Arminians to spread their false version of the gospel.

Also, the hours and hours of time wasted on them is shameful. Christians that use these worldly devices need to repent and as penance listen to WOTM podcasts via the devil inspired and worldly Internet on their Satanic smartphones.

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[evangelist6589]

Wow - I get a lot of spiritual blessings from my Christian FB friends on a regular basis. I am much more edified there than some 'Christian' sites.

It may depend on the friendships you have. My error was probably accepting people as friends over the years that are not friends.

 

[Rolfe]

Facebook is a good example of a company that pays nothing for what it sells... its clients' own personal information.

Twitter is simply a support group for narcissists.

 

[InTheLight]

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Hey, I'm glad someone got it!

 

[Rolfe]

Hey, I'm glad someone got it!

I was surprised that nobody else did.

 

[evangelist6589]

Facebook is a good example of a company that pays nothing for what it sells... its clients' own personal information.

Twitter is simply a support group for narcissists.

There may be truth to what you state.

 

[Aaron]

Social media, if not diligently policed, gives creeps easy and immediate access to one's children. And, more often than not, one finds that God had His reason for putting distance between one and his facebook friends.

Be not deceived, evil communications corrupt good manners. (And Paul said, be not deceived, because many are.)

 

[gb93433]

Troublemakers can use what you write on social media to cause you harm too.

 

[John of Japan]

Wow - I get a lot of spiritual blessings from my Christian FB friends on a regular basis. I am much more edified there than some 'Christian' sites.

Same here. I originally got on FB to interact with our son, and really enjoy doing that, but have lots of old friends that sometimes communicate, and it's nice. I don't argue theology there, no one ever posts gossip or criticism on my page, we just have a little fun.

 

[evangelist6589]

Same here. I originally got on FB to interact with our son, and really enjoy doing that, but have lots of old friends that sometimes communicate, and it's nice. I don't argue theology there, no one ever posts gossip or criticism on my page, we just have a little fun.

That may be my mistake as it does not appear to be an environment oriented for debates. But yes no doubt a great communication tool for family and old friends. However many only talk about themselves and the Bible says that "whatever ye eat, drink, or whatever ye do, do all to the glory of God." I take that verse to mean I should use FB for evangelism and discussions on God, but that won't get me friends nor likes.

 

[John of Japan]

That may be my mistake as it does not appear to be an environment oriented for debates. But yes no doubt a great communication tool for family and old friends. However many only talk about themselves and the Bible says that "whatever ye eat, drink, or whatever ye do, do all to the glory of God." I take that verse to mean I should use FB for evangelism and discussions on God, but that won't get me friends nor likes.

Christian fellowship on FB with one's son--or any Christian friend or loved one--can glorify God. We don't have to do specifically "Christian" things to glorify God. "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (John 13:35).

 

[evangelist6589]

Christian fellowship on FB with one's son--or any Christian friend or loved one--can glorify God. We don't have to do specifically "Christian" things to glorify God. "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (John 13:35).

True but he also says to preach the gospel to very creature (Mk 16). I take it that we shall be the light, but also need to open our mouths. Do not the ungodly, and the cults love one another?

 

[John of Japan]

True but he also says to preach the gospel to very creature (Mk 16). I take it that we shall be the light, but also need to open our mouths.

If someone "friends" me (a misnomer) on FB who is not saved, be assured that I'll witness to them. But be assured also that I enjoy the fellowship on FB with other believers.

Do not the ungodly, and the cults love one another?

Surely you don't believe that because of John 13:35, when an ungodly person or cultist "loves" someone it proves they are a disciple of Christ, do you? Evan, that would be completely ignoring the intent and meaning of the verse.

In answer, NO, the ungodly and cultists do not love one another. Surely as a Calvinist you can understand the depravity of man in this case. The "love" that sinners have for one another is self-centered, selfish and with wrong motives, so it never turns out right. On the other hand, the love of a true disciple of Christ for other disciples shines out in unselfishness with the love of God.

 

[evangelist6589]

If someone "friends" me (a misnomer) on FB who is not saved, be assured that I'll witness to them. But be assured also that I enjoy the fellowship on FB with other believers.



Surely you don't believe that because of John 13:35, when an ungodly person or cultist "loves" someone it proves they are a disciple of Christ, do you? Evan, that would be completely ignoring the intent and meaning of the verse.



In answer, NO, the ungodly and cultists do not love one another. Surely as a Calvinist you can understand the depravity of man in this case. The "love" that sinners have for one another is self-centered, selfish and with wrong motives, so it never turns out right. On the other hand, the love of a true disciple of Christ for other disciples shines out in unselfishness with the love of God.

I posted without thinking. Thanks for the reminder. Yes their love is self centered and not sacrificial. Sadly this type of fake love exists in many churches perhaps filled with false converts.

 

[gb93433]

If someone "friends" me (a misnomer) on FB who is not saved, be assured that I'll witness to them. But be assured also that I enjoy the fellowship on FB with other believers.

I agree. There have been some who have asked to talk with me as a result of what they have seen me post.

I am also a part of a couple of forums on Facebook which discuss particular points. One is political and the participants agree to be polite and respectful. They are also from many locations which lend itself to discussing points that may differ depending on the state and location.

 

[evangelist6589]

I agree. There have been some who have asked to talk with me as a result of what they have seen me post.

I am also a part of a couple of forums on Facebook which discuss particular points. One is political and the participants agree to be polite and respectful. They are also from many locations which lend itself to discussing points that may differ depending on the state and location.

I have made mistakes friending people whom I do not know in person. Often times they are not your friend and unfriend you when you post something they disagree with. They can be very opinionated and are closed to logic and the facts. Not all the time but in general I won't be friending anyone I do not know.

 

[gb93433]

I have made mistakes friending people whom I do not know in person. Often times they are not your friend and unfriend you when you post something they disagree with. They can be very opinionated and are closed to logic and the facts. Not all the time but in general I won't be friending anyone I do not know.

I have experienced the same thing with some I know and some are in the church and out of the church. But any time we stand for what is right there are those who do not want to hear ti. The ran Jesus out so why not us too?

 

[evangelist6589]

I have experienced the same thing with some I know and some are in the church and out of the church. But any time we stand for what is right there are those who do not want to hear ti. The ran Jesus out so why not us too?

One poster insisted that Francis Chan is bad news, but he never could give quotes from his books, just rumors on blogs. I said he was wrong and our relationship went.

 

[gb93433]

One poster insisted that Francis Chan is bad news, but he never could give quotes from his books, just rumors on blogs. I said he was wrong and our relationship went.

Typical of those who repeat what the religious politicians say.