Using Social Media Wisely - Vocabulary Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture about honoring God through social media use and online behavior, incorporating key biblical principles and practical applications.

Philippians 4:8

The key scripture instructing believers to think about things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy.

Consumption

The first section of the study that asks if the videos, memes, and accounts a person follows are helping them think about godly things.

Production

The second section of the study emphasizing that posts, comments, captions, and messages should be true, pure, and encouraging.

Character Formation

The third section of the study based on the principle that whatever fills the mind eventually shapes the person they are becoming.

Viral Spread

A comparison to the Corona Virus, where one hateful comment or ungodly trend can reach millions of people in just a few hours like a wildfire.

Luke 6:45 Principle

The biblical teaching that the mouth speaks (and the keyboard types) what the heart is full of, revealing a person's inner character.

Proverbs 12:22

The scripture stating that the Lord detests lying lips but delights in people who are trustworthy, applicable to avoiding the spread of fake news.

Psalm 101:3

A reading text emphasizing the need to guard what enter the eyes, because what we watch eventually reaches the heart.

Hebrews 4:13

The scripture reminding believers that nothing is hidden from God's sight, including private messages, searches, and comments.

Verify

The action of checking if a message is true before forwarding it to prevent damaging someone's reputation forever.

Thought Life

The internal content that believers intentionally allow to occupy their minds, which Paul addresses in his letters regardless of the technology used.

Healing vs. Harm

The core question believers should ask regarding whether their online presence encourages others or spreads negativity.