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Don’t deny it.
When it comes to social media, it’s not the truth you speak, as much as it is who you are.
How much truth have you tweeted? Much, I imagine. Much to be praised and ‘Amen’ d. Much truth you’ve tweeted that should convict, cause us to think and, by God’s mercy and gift, repent for unbelief.
But in the world of the Young, Reformed & Restless, (YRR), not so I think.
For example, R.C. Sproul has one tweet, just one:
This is a placeholder account…for now.—
R.C. Sproul (@rcsproul) November 17, 2009
He currently has 2, 642 followers, not for that tweet, but because of who he is, what he’s done, what he’s said, and by what and who some perceive that he is.
Nothing against R.C., but, what does that say about us? Do our actions or thoughts regarding this man, or any other, result in idolatry? Is it about what we say? What we’ve said? Or just who we are in the eyes of men? Is it an attraction to fame, or truth?
Food for thought.
Sermon: “The New Calvinism Considered” – Jeremy Walker (Reformed Bapt.)
AZTexan,
Thanks for posting the link to Jeremy Walker’s message. I have been greatly blessed and convicted by the book he co-wrote with Rob Ventura: http://www.reformationtheology.com/2010/10/book_review_a_portrait_of_paul.php This message on New Calvinsim is a very well grounded look at this topic and will – Lord willing – cause many to reexamine their beliefs and actions.
Pretty sure I’d not heard of Jeremy Walker before yesterday, but the message was timely and good. The book you mention looks like a winner!
I think there is far too much man-worship within ALL religious circles, including Reformed – has been that way for many years. Even the “good men” who are faithful are so because of the grace of God, not because of the man. We ought to thank the Lord for faithful servants and petition Him to keep them; we ought NOT lift up the man and set him high over us to adore. Even if he has written hundreds of books, a study Bible, and has a “church” of thousands. Perhaps especially so in those circumstances.
In theory, social media doesn’t have to be a bad thing but in reality, I admit that it probably is more about ego, notoriety, and self-service than truth.
I do not do FB or Twitter. I do observe it however. I watch a hundred people or more. Nothing bad is happening but I have also noticed that not much good happens either.
It seems to me that social media was birthed out of the myopic self-absorption of post-modernity. People post about what they like or do not like. What they are doing or would rather be doing. Other post what they think about what others have posted. Everyone talks and no one listens…
As usual JT, you are on the cutting edge. Thanks for pointing this out. Does God want us building a following or representing Him?
Building a following requires compromise… (Does anyone else get where this is leading?)
Tru (formerly Truthinator but that name offended some people…)