My Facebook Feed

 


I follow a diverse collection of friends and pages on Facebook.  But my feed is overwhelmingly Torah pursuant, with a sprinkling of Protestants,  Catholics, other Christians. And I know there's a few who are unsure about "God" and religion altogether.  What strikes me most about those who speak boldly for Jesus, proclaim God the loudest, is that they are frequently displaying the least of the qualities of love. 

Love is patient,  love is kind, not jealous,  not boastful, not proud, rude or selfish. Love is not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not relish in other's sins, but delights in the truth. Love always bears up, always trusts, always hopes, always endures. 

With such casual dismissal, some believers call others ignorant, apostate, lost, heretic, not really saved, and worse.  This is social media, how does one judge the heart of others and voice such condemnation of fellow believers on the world wide web? I find this concerning.  A lot of times I use that "hide for 30 days" option. 

Each word we say or type out can and must be relayed in love...with patience,  with kindness, not rude, with hope continually. Even and especially on social media. How can one expect to reach anyone with truth apart from love? Are we wise enough? Secure enough? Mature enough? To stand firm on our faith, and radiate the attributes of love? Remember the whole world is watching. 

Pride will zero out your message. Be humble enough when engaging others to realize that you've been wrong in the past, pride in your knowledge might keep you from course correction. I've learned not to argue, listen instead. I will either learn something or be edified. Often times I've been given food for thought and gained more understanding.  Prideful arguments would have kept me from that and perhaps damaged a relationship as well.  

Ok, so maybe this is my passive aggressive way of telling my fellow believers in Yahusha/Jesus to cut it out. I know I cringe each time it see one believer use their words to slam another believer.  How about lifting each other up? How about educating and coming along side? People who are curious about our faith are watching, what are we showing them?  Social media could be a tool used for positive if we apply the qualities of love. 

IMHO, just a work in progress 

Teresa


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