4 Ways Christians Can Use Social Media to Glorify God

Let your light shine on social media.

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Social media is a double-edged sword.

We can connect with friends and family we don’t see much through social media. However, social media sites also try to provoke their users and stir their emotions.

I wrote a post about how Christians ought to interact with others on social media. This article includes practical ways to use social media to let your light shine for the glory of God (Matthew 5:13-16).

Send encouraging messages to others.

How many of your friends or followers on social media are going through a difficult time right now? Likely, several are enduring a tough time in their lives.

There was a Christian mentioned in Acts who was known as an encourager.

And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. (Acts 4:36-37)

Isn’t that awesome? Barnabas’ identity became “Son of Encouragement.”

As Christians, we need to be using our talents to serve the Lord - encouraging others is one of those talents (Romans 12:8). Let’s be known as a people of encouragement on social media.

Share biblical content.

Thanks to social media, it has never been easier for Christians to “sow the seed” of God’s Word than it is right now (Luke 8:11).

We have been commanded to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15). Social media allows us to reach into nearly every corner of the earth with the Gospel.

Can you share a Bible verse from your Bible reading on social media? Can you share biblical lessons from God’s Word? Yes, you can.

Social media is not the only way we should be taking the Gospel into the world - but it most certainly is a tool we all should be using.

If social media sites are going to sell the personal information of their users, then let them find that Christians have sold themselves into the service of the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Post about how much your brothers and sisters in Christ help you.

The apostle Paul often mentioned how much his brethren helped him.

Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. (Philippians 4:18)

For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. (1 Thessalonians 1:8)

When a brother or sister in Christ helps you or encourages you, post about that on social media.

The purpose of doing that is not to exalt the one who helped you but so that people will be pointed to God and glorify Him by their good works.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

Pray for every person who requests prayers.

Hardly a day goes by that I don’t see at least one person on my social media feed requesting prayers.

What an opportunity for us to serve others!

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. (James 5:16)

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Prayer does much good. And there are countless people on social media ASKING for prayers.

It also allows us to put our faith into action and see how we might help them further (James 2:14-26).

When someone requests prayers, let them know you are praying for them and then stay in touch. Pray for God to give you an open door to sow His Word into their heart (1 Peter 1:22-25).