Facing facebook

If you are like me, you probably have a facebook page. I'm not a facebook addict. Quite frankly I still prefer a handwritten letter and face-to-face conversation instead of those instant messages and status updates. Christians, it is time we confronted the facts: facebook can damage our Christian testimony.

If you think that your friends don't read what you have stated as your religious views then you are disillusioned. People know what we say we believe. While posting about how much you hate the fact that costumer service agents don't speak English or ranting about how ridiculous you think our government is may seem to be standard fare; it shouldn't be so for us. You won't win someone to Christ by making rude comments about others.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
-Psalm 19:14

We need to be living out a Christian life. Whether we are speaking with someone who is standing beside us it is important that we be like we ought to be. I notice what others post on facebook and it pains me when I see Christians post things that do not always reflect well upon our Savior. I would exhort us all to think twice before we post that picture that would embarrass the other person or before we post a slightly demeaning comment about another individual.

Be a good friend online and in reality and don't forget that God sees and others are watching. Keep it lovely, of good report, and don't forget to check your spelling. =^)