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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