05/26/2026
“Representing Christ in a Digital World”
The issue is not Facebook, social media, or technology itself. The issue is that what is in the heart eventually comes out through the mouth, actions, and even through a keyboard. Social media simply gives people a platform and microphone. Whatever is inside—maturity or immaturity, humility or pride, peace or offense—will reveal itself.
As disciples of Christ, we are called to represent Him everywhere, including online. The same Holy Ghost that governs us in church should govern us at home, in private conversations, and on social media.
1. Disciples seek God’s approval, not people’s attention
The temptation of social media is to seek validation, attention, sympathy, and approval from people rather than God.
Galatians 1:10 (KJV)
“For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.”
Matthew 6:1 (KJV)
“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them…”
Disciples do not live for likes, comments, or applause. We live for God’s approval.
2. Disciples accept responsibility instead of justifying themselves
Many people spend more energy defending themselves than examining themselves. Maturity receives correction.
Proverbs 12:15 (KJV)
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”
Proverbs 21:2 (KJV)
“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.”
A disciple asks: “Lord, show me me.”
Psalm 139:23–24 (KJV)
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
3. Disciples control their words
Social media has made it easy to react quickly and think later, but Scripture teaches restraint.
James 1:19–20 (KJV)
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
Ephesians 4:29 (KJV)
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying…”
Before posting, ask:
Is it true?
Is it necessary?
Is it loving?
Does it build up or tear down?
4. Disciples put away childish things
Public arguments, indirect posts, seeking sympathy, and lashing out are not signs of maturity.
1 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV)
“When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”
Spiritual growth means learning restraint, accountability, and responsibility.
5. Disciples follow God’s pattern for conflict
Jesus taught private restoration before public exposure.
Matthew 18:15 (KJV)
“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone…”
Too often people:
Post → Gather supporters → Create division → Never address the issue
Jesus said:
Go to the person.
Ephesians 4:15 (KJV)
“But speaking the truth in love…”
Digital discipleship means I do not stop being a Christian when I pick up my phone.
My profile should reflect my testimony.
My words should reflect Christ.
My posts should reveal maturity.
Because what we practice online eventually becomes who we are offline.
