This is the introduction and first message of our new series Social Faith. It’s not easy navigating faith and friends in our social media world. How can we exercise self-control in how we use social media? In this message, Mike shares the benefits and dangers of how we use social media. We can use it for our good and God’s Glory.
SERMON NOTES:
We need to be aware of the dangers of social media
- Discontentment
- Increased anxiety and depression
- Relational Detachment
- Decreased Attention Span
- Addiction
Social Media is not evil, it can have positive or negative benefits depending on how it is used
We need to exercise self-control in the words we say and the words we type
First Steps to Gaining Freedom (from the book, Get Your Life Back)
- Turn off notifications
- Fast from social media
- Turn your phone off at 8:00 p.m
- Don’t check your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning
- When your phone chirps or vibrates, don’t react
- Do real things