Facebook posts

[Jaems]

I recently converted in November 2019 and am therefore surrounded by mostly secular people. Some of them mock my faith. In particular, I think the majority of my Facebook contacts haven't found Christ and their tone is usually disrespectful or mocking. I try not to judge, condemn, or take delight in future vengeance (which to me is horrible). But should I let some of their deeply offensive posts stand uncontested, even if they are not addressed to me? What would you do?

 

[disciple Clint]

I recently converted in November 2019 and am therefore surrounded by mostly secular people. Some of them mock my faith. In particular, I think the majority of my Facebook contacts haven't found Christ and their tone is usually disrespectful or mocking. I try not to judge, condemn, or take delight in future vengeance (which to me is horrible). But should I let some of their deeply offensive posts stand uncontested, even if they are not addressed to me? What would you do?

1 Peter 3:15

 

[Jaems]

Thanks for the reply. I am familiar with this guideline, but in this case I asked about, nobody has asked me anything.

 

[disciple Clint]

Thanks for the reply. I am familiar with this guideline, but in this case I asked about, nobody has asked me anything.

2 Timothy 4:2

 

[Coco_1969]

I personally got off of FB because it was causing me other kinds of problems. I struggled with it a bit because I was so addicted to it, but now I’m so over it and so glad I did. You could always go off for a few months and then start fresh, joining christian groups on there and stuff. You’re not going to convince anyone to become a believer by posting bible verses or how excited you are about your new life. They’ll just argue with you further causing dissension. The best way to lead someone to the Lord is for them to observe your life, your way of living, the choices you make, IMO.

 

[Jaems]

Thanks for the input to both of you! I realize that my best angle is to lead the right life and show by example, but I feel like part of my example involves not keeping quiet when people say misleading and offensive things. I'm hoping this is just a breaking in phase, but I am really having trouble with the media and such right now. I am struggling to live in contemporary society right now.

 

[GospelS]

But should I let some of their deeply offensive posts stand uncontested, even if they are not addressed to me? What would you do?

I recommend that you stop reading those post and please stay far from such media. You said you recently converted and most times devil comes to steal your joy and peace. Please remember/read the parable of the sower. Devil comes to steal the seed that is sown in your heart. It tries to somehow make you diverted and feel offended and consume your time for silly things. Ignoring them and giving them a blind eye is what makes them feel defeated. You are a still a child in Christ (new believer) and you need to focus on yourself to grow stronger and wiser in the Lord.

 

[Sketcher]

I recently converted in November 2019 and am therefore surrounded by mostly secular people. Some of them mock my faith. In particular, I think the majority of my Facebook contacts haven't found Christ and their tone is usually disrespectful or mocking. I try not to judge, condemn, or take delight in future vengeance (which to me is horrible). But should I let some of their deeply offensive posts stand uncontested, even if they are not addressed to me? What would you do?

If you don't have a good answer that effectively debunks the claim they are making, might as well let it go, at least for now. Reacting off the cuff isn't going to be as helpful as a well thought out response, if a response is even warranted. Don't get baited.

You may wish to share pro-Christian articles or even memes instead. Make sure it's bulletproof if you do. If your FB friends get triggered, that's their problem. But be ready to answer their objections civilly and wisely.