Social media is an important part of modern life, and as Christians, it can be a great tool to help spread the word of God. But it also poses certain risks to our Christian self-esteem if we’re not careful. By keeping certain standards in place and being mindful of how we present ourselves on social media, we can ensure that our Christian values remain intact. We must recognize that social media can give us a false sense of security, safety and anonymity by allowing us to hide behind a computer screen. When using social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter especially, we must keep a few things in mind: remaining authentic in everything you post, avoiding negative gossiping or flaming conversations as well as using it to share positive stories from within the church or community.
Social media can be a great way to spread the message of Jesus around the world, but it’s important that Christians keep their identity in mind and not make any rash decisions. We must be mindful of our Christian values and not jump into a situation without considering how it could affect our reputation that we can’t take back when we need to.
Here are a few tips to help you use social media for God’s glory without getting sucked in by shenanigans.
1. Don’t feel pressured to share everything.
We want to share big things, but it is easy to get caught up in the sharing-mania and forget about people who aren’t as interested in us or our news. As Christians, we don’t want people just because they follow us. So take a moment before every post and think about how it makes you feel—whether it will bring joy or pain into your life . If you don’t want to share it, then don’t.
2. Be positive and uplifting in your posts.
Being positive is important on social media for many reasons, but one of the most important is that people need hope. But it’s important not to become too preachy or try to convert others with every single post—focus on uplifting and being a good spiritual example without trying to make everyone follow your path.
3. Share what God has done in your life.
Make sure that you emphasize how God has helped you through the hard times and brought joy into your simplest moments by sharing what He has done through your life.
4. Follow people who matter.
This one is a tough one, because it’s easy to get caught up in following many people at once and forget about the ones that are more important. Find the people you feel like you genuinely connect with and follow them!5. Be intentional about your postsPeople aren’t going to care what you have for dinner if they don’t know why it matters. Be intentional about what posts you share on social media—what will people remember? What do they need?
5. Don’t compare yourself.
Your ministry is not someone else’s. Only you can share Jesus the unique way you do. Don’t compare yourself to others They may not be your audience or they may have a different ministry. Let it go.
6. Learn new skills.
If there is something you see that you think would benefit your followers and your ministry. It’s okay to be humble and learn a new skill. Learn to be more self-aware.
Social media is just another tool to engage with others. Do not let it distract you or demoralize you. Your ministry is your ministry. Your calling is yours. Social media is just another tool to use in advancing God’s causes and bringing the kingdom to earth. If you are having a hard time, then make friends with someone who is less successful in their ministry. Maybe you can help them. There is power in numbers. If you feel discouraged, then remind yourself of all the other people around you doing similar work. We are the body of christ.
