"But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless." Titus 3:9 Just a tip for everyone: As you are staying at home during his outbreak, you are likely on social media more often. And with that comes being more chances to post angry comments, argue with each other, or share articles with questionable information. I would classify social media in two categories: direct and indirect communication. Direct communication are chat and video chat sites, such as FB Messenger, WhatsApp, Google Hangouts, etc. Use the direct sites most and foster healthy conversations. Examples of indirect communication sites would be Facebook and Twitter which are passive communication platforms that don't initiate direct conversations (unless you use one-to-one private messaging chats). Use the indirect sites for positive postings and sharing ideas for people to do. Help people laugh, help people draw closer to God and each other. Share official news sources only. But I highly caution us against posting political agendas, arguments, or controversy of any kind, which is good advice for social media in general, but most especially at this time. Let's not allow *physical* distancing to drive wedges between us online too. While we may be willing to "fall on our swords" online, let's remember Philippians 2:3-4: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." Philippians 2:3-4 God bless, Chris What are some ways you have used social media positively during this outbreak?
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Chris GreenI'm a children/youth minister who loves God and loves people. I'm doing my part to point myself and others to Jesus. Archives
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