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the Word of God have Biblical Principles that should guide the believer regarding SOCIAL MEDIA? are some potential Christ-honoring outcomes when SOCIAL MEDIA is responsibly used? are some basic practices that all believers should consider, as it relates to SOCIAL MEDIA?
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BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE
Three areas of concern for the believer in SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Inciting
Conict [Communication] - I Timothy 4:12, Ephesians 4:29 Cravings [Heart Inuence] - Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:23
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Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar
the punishment.
Communication
Communication
MEDIA is a form of communication that enters the eyes and ears. a result of this, the mind and heart are impacted.
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must be Savior-sensitive must be of the right SORT (heart) should be with grace, seasoned
with salt
BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE
Three areas of concern for the believer in SOCIAL MEDIA:
Image
Inciting
Conict [Communication] - I Timothy 4:12, Ephesians 4:29 Cravings [Heart Inuence] - Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:23
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the Word of God have Biblical Principles that should guide the believer regarding SOCIAL MEDIA? are some potential Christ-honoring outcomes when SOCIAL MEDIA is responsibly used? are some basic practices that all believers should consider, as it relates to SOCIAL MEDIA?
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MISSIONARY CONNECTION
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the Word of God have Biblical Principles that should guide the believer regarding SOCIAL MEDIA? are some potential Christ-honoring outcomes when SOCIAL MEDIA is responsibly used? are some basic practices that all believers should consider, as it relates to SOCIAL MEDIA?
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BASIC PRACTICES
1.Honor and obey those in authority over you. (Col. 3:20) 2.Consider the purpose for which you use the media. (Rev. 4:11) 3.Consider your priorities. Redeem the time. (Col. 4:5) 4.Consider what you project. (Romans 12:2)
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5.Keep yourself accountable (Psalm 26:11, Eph. 5:12-16). 6.Refuse to engage in media wars (Galatians 5:15). 7.Be careful what is viewed (Psalm 101:3). 8.Have a disconnect time (John 8:34, Romans 6:16, 20, II Peter 2:19). 9.Have daily time commitments that are kept (Proverbs 5:22). 10.Refuse to engage in questionable texting or SOCIAL MEDIA communication (I Thes. 5:22).
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SUMMARY
Regardless of the app or the SOCIAL MEDIA, one must consider:
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image am I projecting?
does the communication I read and write line up with Biblical principle? practices have I put in place to ensure I do NOT become a slave to SOCIAL MEDIA?
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Q&A
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