Pastor, before posting anything on the blog, Facebook or Twitter status, what settings could you consider first?In that case, I want to offer you 12 brief questions. You can think of them as lights, the guy from a pilot. controls before taking off.
Try to think about what will build others. Everything we do must obey the commandment to love God and others. How will this increase your knowledge, faith, or love?How secure am I with my information? We hope that trivialities will fill our lives less. that on the Internet, John Piper said, “One of the great uses of Twitter and Facebook will be to show on the last day that our lack of prayer is not due to a lack of time. “He’s right.
- The confidentiality of a personal conversation limits misunderstandings.
- In public places.
- Some things will sound one way for those who know us and another for those who don’t.
- Negative reviews are often best shared privately or not shared at all.
- How many of us have learned in our workplaces that email is helpful?A terrible way to share any kind of negative feedback?And.
- Thinking specifically about public publications.
- Ask yourself: are there reasons why I can’t be a good person to talk about certain topics?.
If you correct someone, should the audience covered by this correction be wider or more limited?Is this hearing correctable? When you use a social network, think about who hears what you’re saying. What if everyone in this place had listened to your conversations after today’s service?However, we do it all the time on the Internet.
What are you about to communicate that helps or hinders those you evangelize?Does this diminish (for them) the importance of or magnify your commitment to the gospel?
Think carefully about the controversy. The dividing line between the vigorous exchange of ideas and a kind of social warfare is sometimes thinner than one can imagine. Why would this particular controversy in which I would like to participate contribute to good, when is it useless?How long is this going to last?Will this controversy lead to another division that threatens the unity of our local church?
Will anyone be embarrassed or offended by what you’re saying?I understand that the mere fact that something is offensive does not mean that it is wrong, but simply that we must be sure that the offense is worth it.
Will key stakeholders appreciate their motivations? The confidentiality of communications conveys care and honor to the person receiving the information. He likes his doctor’s prescription to be private; but it doesn’t matter if the sale is advertised in the store. If someone prefers you to approach someone in person, why not?
Focus on God’s grace in the life, ministry, and arguments, etc. , of others. Highlight something that strengthens the esteem of others because someone glorifies God and encourages others to see their work in them.
What you communicate on the Internet draws more attention to yourself than to your subject?How can this be spiritually harmful to you or others?Will that give people a more accurate understanding of you?Are you tempted to draw attention to yourself or what?When was the last time you encouraged others to share something shameful or even sinful about you?
Will people understand and be encouraged by the truth you share?How important is it to understand the tone of your message?Are you clearly kind, patient and kind? The exact tone of his voice and the characteristics of his face are a big part of what he means. In a personal conversation, you can understand more quickly that something needs to be explained and clarified. The Internet does not sanctify anger or frustration.
Do you have the opportunity or even the responsibility to communicate something?Some of you do it for your work, have you established a relationship?With readers, friends and followers on the Internet, so expect you to comment on a certain topic or situation?Our freedom of speech is a wonderful administration!We want to use it effectively and responsiblely, I guess there are even jobs that aren’t worth the sacrifices they demand, right?
When you’re about to communicate something you know others will find provocative, do you have good sound alerts to try to help you think about the answer?Do you take the time to think before publishing? Response speed is a possibility. Internet and the temptation to speak too fast (which is contrary to James 1. 19; Proverbs 10. 19, 14. 29, 16. 32, 17. 27). Remember that you will be responsible for every word you write (Matthew 12. 36). Are you saying things remotely safe? people are trying to tell us what we wouldn’t say in front of them?
You may be able to write these questions and ask a friend to look at your social media with these concerns in mind, or ask someone who disagrees with you on a topic you’ve posted or written and see what you’re saying. in this way, many of us will be able to improve our attention. Can you imagine how careful the Apostles were in writing their letters?
Translation: Camila Rebeca Teixeira Review: William Teixeira © 2016 Faithful Ministério All rights reserved. Website: MinisterioFiel. com. br: 12 questions to ask yourself before posting something on the Internet
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