2. Solomon
And Social Media

3. Social Media
The pro: a quick and convenient way to communicate with others
The con: a quick and convenient way to 1) sin with our lips (or our fingers), and 2) be led astray by false information

4. Social Media
The Christian does not live in two worlds: one for social media and one for regular relationships
“Whatever you do…” (1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17; 3:23)

5. Solomon and Social Media
1. Take your time, don’t rush to judgment, it’s hard to take it back
Proverbs 12:18; 15:28

6. Solomon and Social Media
2. Be discerning, don’t believe everything your read, it’s easy to be misled
Proverbs 5:2; 10:13; 14:15

7. Solomon and Social Media
3. Say less, not more
Proverbs 10:19; 12:13; 13:3; 17:27-28; 21:23

8. Solomon and Social Media
4. Seek to build up, not to tear down
Proverbs 10:11, 20; 12:14, 25; 13:2; 15:1, 4, 23, 26; 16:24; 18:21

9. Solomon and Social Media
5. Offer God’s objective truth, not your subjective opinion
Proverbs 10:31-32; 11:9; 12:19; 14:7; 15:2, 7; 16:21-23; 18:4; 20:15; 23:15-16; 24:26; 31:8-9, 26

10. Solomon and Social Media
Take your time (Jas. 1:19)
Be discerning (Jas. 3:13-18)
Say less (Jas. 3:2)
Build up (Jas. 3:9-10)
Offer truth (Jas. 5:19)

11. Effective Use of Social Media
Advertise local church events
Study with non-Christians
Post sermons, Bible class material
Encourage others

12. The Wise Christian
Every aspect of our life should be guarded today: ears, heart, mouth, eyes, feet (Prov. 4:20-27)
We will be judged by our words, good or bad, spoken or typed (Mt. 12:37)