May 11, 2018

Social media has no moral component to it – except the ones we give it. It’s just a tool.

A very powerful one.

And we’re only beginning to grasp its impact.

When used well, it can connect, inform and entertain us. But when it’s used poorly, as it so often is, it can ruin your mood, your day, your life, and – as a Christian – your testimony.

Christians are not exempt from the dangers of social media. Just like anyone else, we can make mistakes that hurt the cause of the gospel, even while we’re trying to promote the message of Jesus.

Here are 9 common missteps I’ve seen a lot of Christians make. For most, maybe all of them, I can see the good motive behind it. But good intentions are not enough.

These tactics tend to push people away from Christians, the church and – worst of all – Jesus, more than draw them towards him.

Social media has no moral component to it – except the ones we give it. It’s just a tool.

A very powerful one.

And we’re only beginning to grasp its impact.

When used well, it can connect, inform and entertain us. But when it’s used poorly, as it so often is, it can ruin your mood, your day, your life, and – as a Christian – your testimony.

Christians are not exempt from the dangers of social media. Just like anyone else, we can make mistakes that hurt the cause of the gospel, even while we’re trying to promote the message of Jesus.

Here are 9 common missteps I’ve seen a lot of Christians make. For most, maybe all of them, I can see the good motive behind it. But good intentions are not enough.

These tactics tend to push people away from Christians, the church and – worst of all – Jesus, more than draw them towards him.