What Does the Bible Say About Social Media and Technology?

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What does the Bible say about social media and technology? In Matthew 7:6, Jesus gives us the principle: "Do not throw your pearls to pigs." Technology is one of mankind's greatest inventions — and one of Satan's favorite hunting grounds. The difference comes down to one word: discernment. "Don't wrestle with pigs — you'll both get muddy, and the pig will enjoy it." George Bernard Shaw made that phrase famous, but he borrowed the idea from Jesus. In this message, Pastor Ed Young opens the Now We Go To School series with a look at the most connected — and most disconnected — generation in history, and what Jesus' words about pearls, pigs, and judgment mean for the way we scroll, post, and engage online. Technology is paradoxical. The connectivity, the access to God's Word, the information at our fingertips — stunning. But the dark side is just as real: rising depression, loneliness, and anxiety that trace straight back to our screens. Many of us don't just use technology. We worship it. (Wait until you hear "The Technology Prayer" — "Our technology, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy fame...") Jesus said not to throw what's sacred to those who will only trample it. The pearls are the truth — the holy things of God. The pigs are the people, conversations, and situations that don't care about truth. And the prey? That's you and me. THE THREE LITTLE PIGS OF TECHNOLOGY: 1. THE PIG OF PRIDE — Putting yourself on a shelf reserved only for God. Pride is the forerunner of every other sin, and social media runs on it. "We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves... they are not wise." 2 Corinthians 10:12 2. THE PIG OF ENVY — Being sad over someone's success and a fan of their failure. Most online hate and negativity trace back to envy. "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones." Proverbs 14:30 3. THE PIG OF LUST — A God-given desire gone haywire. The enemy is called "the prince of the power of the air" (Ephesians 2:2) — and he baits the hook well. Pastor Ed also shares a story he's never told before — about the first anonymous hate letter he received as a 27-year-old church planter, and the decision he made that has protected his heart for 35 years: take a wide berth around the pig pens. Block. Put the phone down. Don't engage. And lean into the right THEY. Your phone cannot transform you. Only the Holy Spirit can — moving you from pride to humility, from envy to contentment, from lust to self-control. Before you post, ask: Is it true? Is it loving? Does it glorify God? Could it cause someone to stumble? And every morning: Scripture before screen time. If you've never given your life to Jesus Christ, there's no better time than today. Ask God to forgive your sins and walk through this life with you. He's waiting with open arms. — RESOURCES — ✝️ Daily devotionals from Ed Young: https://www.edyoung.com/devotionals ⛪ Join us at Fellowship Church in person or online: https://www.fellowshipchurch.com Now We Go To School | Pastor Ed Young, Fellowship Church What Does the Bible Say About Social Media and Technology? #socialmedia #technology #fellowshipchurch

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