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Social networking<\/strong>\u00a0services like Facebook and Google+ can be both beneficial and detrimental, depending on how they are used. The writer has found Facebook to be useful in sharing the gospel with people who will not come to meetings but are willing to read a post containing seeds of the gospel. Social networking also gives you the potential to meet Christians from other countries, to maintain contact with people you meet at conferences, and to keep up with the development of the Lord\u2019s work in distant places. Also, the spiritual needs of individuals can be revealed by their Facebook activity, enabling you to prayerfully seek to steer them in the right direction.<\/p>\n

If you have a thought you have enjoyed from the Scriptures, why not share it? Use friends lists (Facebook) or circles (Google+) to share with a select group. This is a non-obtrusive way to meaningfully enjoy God\u2019s word together with other brothers and sisters in Christ.<\/p>\n

A word of caution: the effect of your testimony, whether good or bad, can be multiplied exponentially through social networking. Think before you type. Also, sites like these are time traps: manage your time wisely as a good steward of Jesus Christ!<\/p>\n

Pro’s and Cons to Social Media<\/h3>\nView<\/span>