An Open Affair with Social Media

Social Media is a wonder of technology.  With social media I have been able to meet new friends around the world, keep up with those in my circle of influence and have an outlet for my viewpoints.  However, I have seen the extent, to which anything that goes unchecked have a terrible price that is paid because of misuse, that social media has had on people's lives.  Let me state, that I am not against social media, but I do believe each person needs to be certain that they use and are not used by it.

So, here is the voice in me screaming out about the use of social media, please forgive my rant for a moment.  Quit complaining about your spouse or significant other on social media.  Quit letting everyone in the world know what is going on in your life and/or your thoughts before you tell the one(s) you love.  Quit spending so much time with the world through social media that you lose focus on what is actually happening in your own home.  In short, quit with the affair you are having with social media.

Let's face it folks, some people have more in common with their keyboard than they currently do with the person who they used to sit across the table from on a date.  If we are going to change the current trends in our society, we must get back to the basics of what we are to do.  Paul tells us in Colossians chapter three, "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them."

Now some of you may be thinking, "the Bible is outdated and women should not have to submit to anyone."  Here is my question in regard to that type of thinking...how has that been working for you?  Are you really happy, peaceful and content in the way your life is?  Is your home some place you want to come to and be at?  Is the communication between you and your loved one where you think it should be?  If you are truly honest with yourself, would you be willing to follow your husband and submit to him if he loved you and treated you with the radical respect you deserve?  Husband, would you be willing to love your wife with radical respect if they would submit and respect you?

Time for a check-up.  If you find yourself feeling this way, then I say focus on your spouse for one month and let them in on the secret to what you have been sharing to the world through social media.  Put the requirement on yourself to treat them with love and radical respect, whether they reciprocate or not.  See what happens.  Go ahead I dare you to stop the affair with social media and put the same concerted effort into your spouse.

Let me know what happens, but only if you go all out for 30 days without compromise.

See ya,
Josh







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