The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21
DISCUSSION:
-In what ways do our words have the power of life and death?
-Are you words right now more giving or draining right now?
-Do you have people in your life who are good at speaking life to you?
-In what ways have you seen this play out on social media?
Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." John 20:21
Over and over, Jesus says we are going to be the change-agents, the difference-makers, the carriers of His grace, the light that pushes back some of the darkness in this world. It's all because of Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit.
DISCUSSION:
-Discuss how this impacts how we live out our lives? The words we use? The way we treat others?
How do we honor Christ in this world to technology?
-Watch Your Diet: Pay attention and monitor how much time you are spending taking in information.
-Be a Savvy Consumer: Get your information from more than one source. Fact check the articles you are reading and re-posting.
-Do a Deeper Dive: Check out opinions and thoughts that are different from yours.
-Don't Demonize: It is easy to treat those we see as a "threat" or who disagree with us as monsters. Remember that God loves and pursues each person.
-Jump Out of the Balcony:
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:5-6
-Protect Your Family. Children and teenagers are navigating difficult times. Help them. Protect them.