1. Following Christ in a Social Media World

3. Ron Swanson goes on the internet

4. 2 Guiding Principles
Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.”

5. 2 Guiding Principles Be Vigilant to Remain Innocent
Wisely Use the Internet for Good

6. How should I use social media?
Limit the amount
All social media is addictive by design!

7. How should I use social media?
Limit the amount
1 Corinthians 6:12
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.

8. How should I use social media?
Limit the amount
Practice Sabbath from electronics
Ban devices from meals
Schedule off-hours
Set up restricted spaces

9. How should I use social media?
Limit the amount
Assume EVERYONE will see EVERYTHING
Consider the CONTENT

10. How should I use social media?
Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

11. How should I use social media?
Limit the amount
Assume EVERYONE will see EVERYTHING
Consider the CONTENT
If I wouldn’t say it face-to-face,
I won’t say it online. Period.
@hiphopaugustine

12. How should I use social media?
Limit the amount
Assume EVERYONE will see EVERYTHING
Consider the CONTENT
Consider your MOTIVES
Consider the CONSEQUENCES
SLOW IT DOWN… pause before posting

13. How should I help my kids?
TRAIN them
Teach them the principles we just covered
Discuss internet safety
Discuss porn
Discuss online bullying

14. How should I help my kids?
TRAIN them
Set BOUNDARIES
Smartphones are not a RIGHT,
they are a RESPONSIBILITY.

15. How should I help my kids?
TRAIN them
Set BOUNDARIES
Provide OVERSIGHT
Good news: Your child actually wants your help!
Keep this conversation going

16. Resources
This sermon, notes, slides up by Tuesday afternoon Nancy Jo Sales, “American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers” Nicholas Carr, “The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains”