If you combine the definitions of social and networking (SOCIAL NETWORKING) could be defined as follows: A large and widely distrubuted group of people who share an interest, aim, or profession, such as store, colleges, or church that communicates with one another and works together as a unit or system.
So here is the controversy. Should Christians socially network with unbelievers or allow inappropriate post in an attempt to win them to the Lord? Here's what God said about it.
IICorinthians 6:14,17 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness: and what communion hath light with darkness? Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
This is not to say that we aren't supposed to witness and try to reach the lost. But it does mean that we should not form bonding relationships and socialize with them. Separation from the world involves more than keeping our distance from sinners. It involves how we spend our time and money. And it mostly involves staying close to God.
So when it comes to any type of socializing, I will follow God's instruction in James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Preach from the mountains! Love them! Witness and win them for Christ! But, fellowship with God's people. You'll have more peace than you've ever known.
So here is the controversy. Should Christians socially network with unbelievers or allow inappropriate post in an attempt to win them to the Lord? Here's what God said about it.
IICorinthians 6:14,17 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness: and what communion hath light with darkness? Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
This is not to say that we aren't supposed to witness and try to reach the lost. But it does mean that we should not form bonding relationships and socialize with them. Separation from the world involves more than keeping our distance from sinners. It involves how we spend our time and money. And it mostly involves staying close to God.
So when it comes to any type of socializing, I will follow God's instruction in James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Preach from the mountains! Love them! Witness and win them for Christ! But, fellowship with God's people. You'll have more peace than you've ever known.