James 4:6 – The Christian Tech-Nerd

Is the Devil in Your Feed? A Christian Woman’s Reflection on Social Media

Have you scrolled through TikTok or Instagram lately?

Whether it’s teenagers lip-syncing to pop songs or grown adults sharing their every move, it can feel overwhelming to witness just how much of life is being broadcast to the world. Breakfast routines, vacations, emotional breakdowns, and intimate relationship details—it’s all out there. And while it might seem harmless at first glance, something deeper is going on beneath the surface.

As a Christian woman, a sister, and a friend, I’ve started to wonder: What is all of this doing to our hearts?

Social media isn’t just a place where people share—it’s where many now live. And more and more, it seems like that world is pulling us away from the heart of God.

The Search for Validation

Let’s be honest—there’s something about getting “likes” and followers that feels good. Our flesh responds to that kind of attention. But Scripture gently reminds us, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6).

We are not called to seek the approval of the crowd but to live humbly before our God.

The digital culture, however, has turned into a platform where pride is rewarded and humility is hidden. Children are growing up measuring their worth by the number of likes on a photo. Teens are comparing their bodies, their lives, and their identities to carefully curated versions of others. And adults—yes, even us—can fall into the trap of comparison, envy, and self-promotion.

It’s more than just a “phase.” This is spiritual warfare, played out in newsfeeds and comment sections.

The Tool Isn’t the Problem

Now, let’s be clear: social media itself isn’t evil. Just like money or technology or any tool, it depends entirely on how it’s used.

I’m writing to you right now through an online platform. Praise God that we can use technology to share His Word and build each other up in faith! When used wisely and prayerfully, social media can be a powerful instrument for God’s glory.

The Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 10:31, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” That includes our online activity. Are we glorifying God with what we post? With what we comment? With what we “like”?

A Call to Renew Our Minds

We are called to live differently. As Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” That includes how we use social media.

Before we post, we should ask:

Is this uplifting?
Does this reflect Christ in me?
Am I seeking approval from God—or people?

We need to help our children, students, and even fellow sisters in Christ ask these questions too. Let’s teach them to think biblically before they post, to seek validation in Christ, and to measure success not in followers but in faithfulness.

Teaching the Next Generation

As mothers, aunts, teachers, or mentors, we play a vital role in shaping how the next generation engages with this technology. We can’t shield them from it entirely, but we can equip them with wisdom.

Let’s teach them:

That their worth is not found in comments or followers, but in being fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).
That the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23)—is far more valuable than digital popularity.
That it’s okay to unplug and seek God in quiet, still places.

And most importantly, let’s model this behavior ourselves.

A Prayer for Discernment

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the tools You’ve given us to connect, share, and grow. Lord, we know that every good thing can be twisted when it’s not centered in You. We ask for discernment in how we use social media. Help us to be humble, to reflect Your love in everything we share, and to never seek attention or affirmation apart from You.

Give us the strength to turn away from comparison, pride, or addiction to these platforms. Let us be examples to our children and communities, pointing them toward Your truth and not the ever-shifting values of the world.

Transform our minds, Lord. Use our phones, our pages, our platforms—for Your glory.

In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Using Social Media for Good

There is hope. Just as the enemy can use social media to distract and deceive, our loving God can use it to reach hearts and change lives. That means you and I have an opportunity to be light in the digital world.

Let’s be women who:

Share scripture and uplifting messages.
Speak encouragement into others’ lives online.
Gently correct false teachings or toxic ideas with love and truth.
Celebrate others sincerely and resist the urge to compare.
Post with intention, not just for attention.

Matthew 5:16 encourages us: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Even our tweets and stories can shine for Jesus when our hearts are surrendered to Him.

Final Thoughts

We may not be able to change the entire culture of social media, but we can change the way we use it. And that influence will ripple out more than we know.

Don’t give the devil room to work in your feed. Take back that space for God.

May your online presence be rooted in humility, filled with grace, and overflowing with the love of Christ. And may the next time you scroll through your feed, you do so with clear eyes, a guarded heart, and a spirit focused on what truly matters.

God bless you, sweet sister. Keep shining His light—both on and off the screen.

Have you been on Tik Tok or any social media platform lately?

Kids, teens, and even adults of all ages these days are posting everything there.

From what they eat in the morning to the places they visit, it seems like there’s no end to what they share.

They even post about their personal lives, including relationships and struggles.

This might seem like a childish behavior they will grow out of,

But it is more than it looks.

This constant need for attention and validation is keeping them away from God.

Take a look at this verse from Scripture:

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6)

God wants us to be humble.

Social media, however, is appealing to people’s narcissistic side.

It makes our children hunt for likes, comments, or how many followers they have.

And it is steering them away from the path that God has laid out for us.

It doesn’t have to be that way, however.

Social media is not fundamentally good or bad.

It is simply a tool for communication.

And it depends on how people use it.

Take this Christian blog post you are currently reading, for example.

I am using social media to share God’s ways with good Christians like yourself.

There is nothing wrong with using it, as long as we are following God’s Will.

As parents, teachers, and role models, we can teach our children to use this technology as a tool to connect with others, spread love, and share God’s word.

We can also encourage them to be mindful of what they post on the web and to prioritize their spiritual growth over popularity.

Let’s support our children to understand the true value of humility and to use social media in a way that brings them closer to God, not further away.

Remember, Scripture tells us that we are to “be transformed by the renewing of our minds.” (Romans 12:2)

This applies to our use of social media as well.

So let’s renew our minds and use social media in a way that honors God.

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