Question How should Christians engage with social media? Short Answer Biblical principles apply to all parts of life.   What the Bible Says Romans 12:18 says, “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Yet, we don’t seem to think this applies to the online world, especially when we have a strong opinion on a matter. However, all things belong to God ( Proverbs 16:4 ), including social media, which means our online interactions should be no less guided by the Holy Spirit than our in-person ones. Scripture tells us to be slow to speak ( James 1:19-20 ), but that doesn’t mean we are to spend time dwelling on what upsets us. We are to take every thought captive ( 2 Corinthians 10:5 ), think before we speak ( Proverbs 16:23 ), and, at times, remain silent ( Psalm 4:4 ) so that our anger doesn’t lead to sin ( Ephesians 4:26 ). When defending ourselves or our positions in the online world, Christians are quick to reco...

  Short Answer: Those who are right with God have a spiritual responsibility to bring those who are walking in sinfulness before the Lord so that He might be moved to mercy on their behalf.   What the Bible Says Scripture repeatedly shows us that God calls those who are righteous to intercede for those who are not. Abraham asked that God spare Sodom if ten were found righteous (Genesis18:16-33) . Moses pleaded that God would spare the Israelites for their idol worship in the wilderness ( Numbers 14:11- 20 ). Daniel petitioned for mercy instead of disaster for Judah during their Babylonian exile ( Daniel 9:19 ). Each time, God faithfully responded. To Abraham, He promised that if just ten were found righteous, He would spare the city ( Genesis 18:32 ).   He told Moses that He would forgive the Israelites because of his words ( Numbers 14:20 ). To Daniel, He sent the angel Gabriel with a message of hope for Judah ( Daniel 9:20 – 27 ). We are not told that interces...