Look, I’m well aware that some time away from social media could probably do me some good in the area of mental health, clarity of thought, and most of all, focus on God. I’m also sensitive to my calling, as a pastor, to be somewhat aware of the goings-on of our world and the social reality that God’s people are living in. So, I am with you in feeling the tension all around us to think a certain way, to hold certain positions, and to adopt the biases of certain political worldviews. Of course, this involves the constant attack and denigration of anything and anyone who might hold the opposing political, social, or cultural opinion. The arena is muddy, and no one who enters leaves without becoming dirty themselves. The problem is that we have reached a point where every single thing that happens will be painted in a good light by one side of the spectrum, and then almost immediately repudiated by the other side. There seems to be nothing that might happen that could possibly be championed across the board. Ninety-nine percent of the time, this divide is along political lines — the right feeling obligated to oppose the left at every turn, and vice-versa. My fear is that, over time, the casual on-looker begins to wonder, “Is anything actually good? Is anything actually right? Because everything only seems right for a split second until the opposite side tells us why it is wrong.”
I still believe that we must not forsake the Scriptures for social media, or the Holy Spirit for hot takes. There is still a place for big picture Bible fidelity that is not politically motivated. There is still a place for godliness with contentment. (1 Tim. 6:6) There is a way to live a quiet life before God. (1 Thess. 4:11) It is not legalistic to kill sin (Col. 3:5) or to pursue peace and holiness (Heb. 12:14).
What is good??
1. It is good to love God with all you have and to love your neighbor as yourself. (Matt. 22:27-28).
2. It is good to be a recognized part of the body of Christ (the local church) and to regularly gather with those saints. (Rom. 12:4-5, 1 Cor. 12:12-30, Heb. 10:25)
3. It is good to recognize the image of God in each and every human being, as those who have dignity, worth, and purpose. (Gen. 1:26-27, Eph. 2:10)
4. It is good to understand God’s image as being displayed in two genders (Gen. 1:27), and that God’s design for sexuality is consistently described as heterosexual and within the parameters of marriage.
5. It is good to oppose the willful disregard for God’s image through the killing of the innocent or compromised - whether through abortion, genocide, medically-assisted suicide, or otherwise. (Ex. 20:13, Prov. 6:16-17)
6. It is good to be a law-abiding citizen of your country and to pray for its peace, prosperity, and leaders. (Jer. 29:7, Rom. 13:1, 1 Tim. 2:1-2)
7. It is good to love and to seek the welfare of victims of injustice, including immigrants, orphans, and widows. (Lev. 19:33-34, Is.1:17, Jam. 1:27)
8. It is good to understand that the kingdom of God - both now and into eternity - is not exclusively American. (Acts 1:8, Rev. 7:9-10)
9. It is good to give the best part of your time and attention towards making disciples of your neighbors and the nations. (Matt. 28:19-20)
10. Finally, it is good to be more devoted to good works than spending your time arguing about things on the internet. (Titus 3:8-9)
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? - Micah 6:8
-Josh Light
I still believe that we must not forsake the Scriptures for social media, or the Holy Spirit for hot takes. There is still a place for big picture Bible fidelity that is not politically motivated. There is still a place for godliness with contentment. (1 Tim. 6:6) There is a way to live a quiet life before God. (1 Thess. 4:11) It is not legalistic to kill sin (Col. 3:5) or to pursue peace and holiness (Heb. 12:14).
What is good??
1. It is good to love God with all you have and to love your neighbor as yourself. (Matt. 22:27-28).
2. It is good to be a recognized part of the body of Christ (the local church) and to regularly gather with those saints. (Rom. 12:4-5, 1 Cor. 12:12-30, Heb. 10:25)
3. It is good to recognize the image of God in each and every human being, as those who have dignity, worth, and purpose. (Gen. 1:26-27, Eph. 2:10)
4. It is good to understand God’s image as being displayed in two genders (Gen. 1:27), and that God’s design for sexuality is consistently described as heterosexual and within the parameters of marriage.
5. It is good to oppose the willful disregard for God’s image through the killing of the innocent or compromised - whether through abortion, genocide, medically-assisted suicide, or otherwise. (Ex. 20:13, Prov. 6:16-17)
6. It is good to be a law-abiding citizen of your country and to pray for its peace, prosperity, and leaders. (Jer. 29:7, Rom. 13:1, 1 Tim. 2:1-2)
7. It is good to love and to seek the welfare of victims of injustice, including immigrants, orphans, and widows. (Lev. 19:33-34, Is.1:17, Jam. 1:27)
8. It is good to understand that the kingdom of God - both now and into eternity - is not exclusively American. (Acts 1:8, Rev. 7:9-10)
9. It is good to give the best part of your time and attention towards making disciples of your neighbors and the nations. (Matt. 28:19-20)
10. Finally, it is good to be more devoted to good works than spending your time arguing about things on the internet. (Titus 3:8-9)
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? - Micah 6:8
-Josh Light
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