...and I came across a tweet from Ligonier ministries. The tweet linked to a blog post which was written by R.C. Sproul, Jr. and was discussing whether Christians should use facebook or not. So, being a Christian who does use facebook, I was naturally curious.
Mr. Sproul layed out some very good points as to how we should check our facebook use, but some of the points seemed to be a bit farfetched. Such as making sure that you understand that facebook is not real and that you do not really have "200 friends."
That, to me, was kind of a duh statement.
Then he was discussing our jealousy over other facebook users...fame, for a lack of a better word. He asks if we are jealous if other users get more "likes" and comments then we do.
To respond to this question I have to ask if there is anybody out there like that?
And if so do they claim to be Christian?
I am sorry but if your selfishness, and jealousy has risen to a level that when you get on a virtual site with people you have possibly never met and are jealous of these people because they are receiving more virtual actions (that in the end mean absolutely nothing) than you are....something is horribly wrong. And you definitely shouldn't be on facebook, you should be reading a Bible.
I actually found the absurdity humorous until I realized that there probably really is a bunch of people who are that way...then I just found the concept sad.
But that is my two cents worth. The post had other points that actually could apply to me that I have already been keeping myself in check about, and it also had some other absurd notions that are probably all too real. But this is all I will discuss for now.
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Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches,but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.” - Jeremiah 9:23-24
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3 comments:
True, but be careful that you don't stand in judgment over that which is the natural result of fallen man. Many people do have to watch themselves to be sure that such a thing doesn't puff up their pride - we each have our weaknesses, yourself included. I'm hearing a lot of fingerpointing in this post - dear son, never underestimate the truth of total depravity and how it relates in your own life. Such realizations are meant to make each of us prayerfully take stock of our own hearts and go to mortifying our own sin by the grace of Christ and drive us deeper into the cross.
You've done much study on the matter of the 5 points; may I suggest that you take up study on the doctrines not just of justification, but also progressive sanctification. And keep Romans 14 in mind. Turn neither to legalism nor to license, but in all things humbly seek the face of Christ.
Love you darlin'
Mama
I understand that dear mother, and I do understand that I have to check myself and I strive to do that...thats where I mentioned the part about things that applied to me and having to check myself...lol
Not just about checking yourself, dear son, but about what we say and where our fingers point in the process. Our words all too often betray our hearts even to ourselves as mine did just today (http://teampyro.blogspot.com/2010/05/that-massive-deadly-ditch-on-opposite.html?showComment=1275004796744#c1453637932050162586 ) Ah, Romans 6&7. :)
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