Comments on: Facebook Meets Wisdom

By: Ascana

Ascana — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:20:52 +0000

dear writer,

thank you for your post. it is good to consider those things when we decide to join in any kind of activities. I believe, it is not only for facebook. even common things like, joining clubs at schools, activities outside campus, etc. and ironically, even our activities in Church can keep us away from God, if it is merely only for getting together with friends, spending times, etc.

on the other hand, those all ativities (including having an account in facebook) can be used for the glory of the Lord. we can support each other, share the goodness of God in our life, encourage friends, etc.

however, I thank you for this.
keep the faith and spirit.
Gbu

regards,

Ascana

By: panda

panda — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:41:06 +0000

Everything in this world coul be good or bad and that is depend on How you see, how you treat them.
Do not be so naif, and think positively.
I am not sure you are a good man, and you should ask yourself who is your God.
If you see this is as a threat, actually this is your challenge to spread your field of Gospel.
At last you will feel a blessed to have FB
(There is no entry barrier and no borderline; please use this and do all you work and He gets all the glory)

By: Sundari Soen

Sundari Soen — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:24:11 +0000

Thx fren! I’m blessed when i read ur article. I joined sth like friendster, facebook in demand of my friends. I just use my FB to connect with my old friends, friends in another country n my church friends. I use it more to show the activities we hav in our church by poster in wall n in my photos. Sometimes after the service or some acivities with church frenz, they post the photos n we give comments there, n i think it deepen our friendship in God. N today i just know that FB has many good article to read, like urs article, which sent by my pastor’s wife to our church group just now. Thx God for this society! We need to gospel more n puts the teens n youth heart n mind in right concept about life in God, let us fight against the porn site! Let our GOD’s name be glorified!
Soli deo Gloria! Sola Christos! Sola Fide! Sola Scriptura n Sola Gratia!

By: Vitumbiko Moses Mhango

Vitumbiko Moses Mhango — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:15:59 +0000

I totally agree with you. I bin on facebook for a couple of months now and it has been benecial and destructive as well. It’s so addictive indeed and the questions that you’ve raised there apply to me to a greater degree. It think every believer needs to consider this least it becomes an idol in our lives. Otherwise we really need to be on the look against the devil’s traps.
Thanks for this, God bless!!

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By: Jing

Jing — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:55:09 +0000

Thank you very much! It’s really a very good reminder to me and to other Christians as well. God bless…

By: Caleb Burnison

Caleb Burnison — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:24:12 +0000

http://upsidedownyouth.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/thoughtful-facebook-questions/

Thanks for this helpful post.

By: Stephen Altrogge

Stephen Altrogge — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:40:30 +0000

Wendy – Great point. It’s so easy to construct “rules” for things like Facebook without ever addressing our hearts.

Rachel – Glad we could help! It’s amazing how easy it is to substitute reality with something that pretty insignificant, like Facebook.

Greg – I have seen it, and I haven’t done it.

Shannon – I agree Facebook can be a very useful tool in connecting with people that we wouldn’t otherwise connect with. It sounds like you are using it wisely.

Samuel – I feel the same tension that you do. I think we need to ask God for wisdom on how to use these tools effectively. And you’re right, AdBlock does a great job blocking Facebook ads.

By: Samuel

Samuel — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:30:52 +0000

Thanks for your article. I find that I spend too much time on Facebook. But I have trouble with conflicting interests: It is my goal, by using Facebook, to deepen the friendships I already have, and to share the joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with some of my friends who are not deeply committed…

I feel that I can use Facebook for good… people post what they are feeling and I can offer words of comfort at the moment. I can post references to inspiring scriptures or to notes expressing what I believe.

I agree that Facebook should not be the basis of friendship, but it is a tool to deepen friendships and share the Gospel.

(As a side note, for ads, there are many plugins or simple CSS scripts that can block ads in most web browsers…)

As I try to use Facebook for good, I do sometimes see my friendships in real life with these people deepen, and I can help share their joys and sorrows.

But at the same time, I could be doing other things, such as reading the scriptures; I do set aside some time every day for this, but truthfully I spend more time on Facebook daily than in the scriptures. But I’m sharing the Gospel! I’m helping others!

It has become a struggle for me; I see good in using Facebook, but I also see how much time it takes away… I guess I need to ask God to help me find a balance.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:16:21 +0000

I’ve actually found that Facebook has been really helpful in my faith walk. It has provided quite a few opportunities for spiritual discussions I never would have had otherwise. I’ve reconnected with many old friends and have learned that several of them are new Christians I’ve been able to encourage through Facebook email. I’ve learned of serious prayer needs I would not have discovered otherwise. I’ve even made a few new friends, one of whom I had trouble connecting with offline before we became “Facebook friends.” In short, Facebook is a great reminder that there are people in the world besides me and my immediate family and that I need to be loving and encouraging them, too.