Have you considered giving up social media?

[HopeInJesusOnly]

And maybe even your smartphone?

 

[miggles]

i don't have one. but if i did, yes.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

And maybe even your smartphone?

Yes, and yes.

For various time.

Eventually, will be required to give it up, or to serve the enemy. The day is not too far away, although could still be more than two weeks in the future, or 50 years ?

 

[tampasteve]

I am not particuarly active on Social Media. However, I did give it up for a number of years. The issue that drove me back was missing out on events or things in other people's lives. People post parties, pictures, etc....things that are important to them. Yes, one can say "they should reach out to you if they truly want you to come/see" and while that is true, they also know that everyone else is on SM, so they don't need to reach out. So I joined again to stay in touch easier.

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

i don't have one. but if i did, yes.

Good for you! Do you have a flip phone or no cell at all?

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

Yes, and yes.

For various time.

Eventually, will be required to give it up, or to serve the enemy. The day is not too far away, although could still be more than two weeks in the future, or 50 years ?

Agree!

 

[Lost4words]

I have thought about dumping my smart phone. I dont go on social media.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

And maybe even your smartphone?

If using ANY technology, pray constantly and remain abiding in Jesus in the Father, seeking continual fellowship in Him and remain in union with the Son and with the Father,

so as to have all that is necessary for His Kingdom and to resist the enemy...

i.e. ALWAYS TRUST THE FATHER and JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD,

and never trust men nor governments nor society... even though we pray for the leaders so we may live at peace for a while longer....AS WRITTEN, DO AS WRITTEN ...

 

[Jonaitis]

I did for a whole year, but there were people (and fb groups) that encouraged me throughout the years that I missed fellowshipping with and learning from that I was drawn to return. The social media has connected me with family, friends and other believers than ever before.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

I have thought about dumping my smart phone. I dont go on social media.

??
Isn't this site we are on social media ? (or worse)?

 

[Jonaitis]

??
Isn't this site we are on social media ? (or worse)?

I was thinking the same thing. This board is a social media platform.

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

I am not particuarly active on Social Media. However, I did give it up for a number of years. The issue that drove me back was missing out on events or things in other people's lives. People post parties, pictures, etc....things that are important to them. Yes, one can say "they should reach out to you if they truly want you to come/see" and while that is true, they also know that everyone else is on SM, so they don't need to reach out. So I joined again to stay in touch easier.

Yeah, I get that.

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

I have thought about dumping my smart phone. I dont go on social media.

Same. I don't do social media, and now I am considering dumping my smartphone.

 

[tampasteve]

??
Isn't this site we are on social media ? (or worse)?

I was thinking the same thing. This board is a social media platform.

Strictly speaking, no, this is not "social media" social media is generally the networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. not internet message boards. That said, it is certainly social and certainly can be worse than Social Media. But we do not allow companies or businesses (in general) to participate, unlike "Social Media".

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I have thought about dumping my smart phone. I dont go on social media.

You're on social media now.

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

If using ANY technology, pray constantly and remain abiding in Jesus in the Father, seeking continual fellowship in Him and remain in union with the Son and with the Father,

so as to have all that is necessary for His Kingdom and to resist the enemy...

i.e. ALWAYS TRUST THE FATHER and JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD,

and never trust men nor governments nor society... even though we pray for the leaders so we may live at peace for a while longer....AS WRITTEN, DO AS WRITTEN ...

Hear, hear!

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

I did for a whole year, but there were people (and fb groups) that encouraged me throughout the years that I missed fellowshipping with and learning from that I was drawn to return. The social media has connected me with family, friends and other believers than ever before.

It is tough, for sure. It is definitely choosing to be left out of the conversation.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

It is tough, for sure. It is definitely choosing to be left out of the conversation.

Which brings up the view in Scripture --- what "conversations" does Yahuweh the Creator Say are permitted, and which ones are not permitted, or not helpful, and even harmful ? (similar to "bad company (for Christians and for unbelievers both) CORRUPT GOOD MORALS" ) (very common in society) ..... )

 

[mothcorrupteth]

I no longer use Facebook. All it is anymore is a repository for people with a bone to pick to reach into and find stuff to use against you. That, and Silicon Valley censoring views they don't like.

LinkedIn, I still use. But of course, I post nothing to it but shallow inspirational quotes and academic videos so all the virtue signalers who might want to hire me can see them and think, "Gee, that person looks like no frivolous lawsuits."

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

And maybe even your smartphone?

I'm giving up (internet) in a few minutes, but will possible (probably) take it back up again tomorrow (when I have internet access again) ......

Jesus' Shalom to you and your house TODAY.