I saw a video on Facebook yesterday that caused me to seriously consider pulling the plug on my account. Several black girls surrounded a teenage white girl while one was verbally attacking the white girl Then, the “provoker” suddenly grabbed the “provoked” by her long hair and slung her to the ground. From there, things got progressively worse and the white teen was mercilessly beaten while the other girls watched and cheered.
I find it unconscionable that one human being could treat another this way and still look at themselves in the mirror. But I also wondered how could I sit there and watch without attempting to do something about it. My disgust had nothing to do with the race of the two girls. It could just as easily been the other way around. I seriously considered deleting my account and moving on to a more productive way of connecting with others?
Over the years, I have accumulated almost 5,000 “friends,” most of which I don’t even know. For some time now, I have been screening and deleting quite a few for what I consider infractions. Drop the “F bomb” or share a post where someone else did, and you are out of Wayne’s Facebook World! Does that make me a prude? No, it’s just common decency. You see, I have two grandchildren that may see a crude comment made by someone on one of my pages. And besides, I don’t want to read their filthy words either.
I am saddened by the continuing downward spiral our country is taking . But for me to completely withdraw from social media would be to surrender yet another segment of our society to the enemies of God. So I choose instead to attempt to shine a light into what is becoming just another dark place. I will promote hope through Christ and encourage others to do the same. Where else can I reach 5,000 people along with many in their networks as well?
In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Thank you Wayne,, my name is Paul. You have in some way inspired so many over the years i’m sure you don’t remember me.I have notes taken from your class as far back as 2004. Integrity,, “love is a many splendored thing”, we are food for worms,, and often times i suggest to people that they take a 30 day challenge and read 1 Cor.13 each day for 30 days,, it takes less time than it would to scroll their timeline in fb..
Bro. Wayne, im 51 years old now, have mad some wrong choices , i have some things to say, some things I’ve learned that must be shared.. I have to write,, I dont want to, I have to.., Ive had some physical issues lately so my time is spent theses days researching grant foundations , and learning grant language. Changed lives prove a ministry, God has landed me at a small ministry in jackson ms like no other, I’ve recently met a fresh graduate from home of grace and it just brought back all the valuable, annointed , lessons taught by the staff there,, Martin, You, Jessi,Houston,, ill never forget it,, 13 years later after some failures, wrong choices, (pride was always the first one in and the last to leave!), i remember every word i heard there .. Thank You wayne for accepting my friend request; i have a very limited number of fb contacts, it can be a tool, a good way to keep up with family or grown children, but i really can’t stand it.. if only professed believers would give a tenth of their social media time to the study of Gods Word….
Thanks so much for your comments Paul. They encourage me to continue on the path that God has set in motion for me. It is comforting to know that He has used my words to help you in your walk with Him. Stay strong, faithful, and keep looking up. God Bless!