Live at peace

Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.  If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.  Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.  Therefore
  “If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
 If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
 For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” Romans 12:17-20

I know that social media is not the real world, but I think it can be a reflection of it. There is one reflection that really disturbs me deeply and which I try, by God’s grace to avoid. I think we can destroy our testimony and our witness to this world because of the way we present ourselves on social media.

God’s way flies in the face of this nothing:

Don’t repay evil with evil
Regard good things in the sight of all men – and in every situation
You do your part to live at peace with all men
Do not seek vengeance – let God sort it
If your enemy is hungry, feed him
If your enemy is thirsty give him a drink

This is the way of Christ. This is the way of God’s people. This is the way we ought to be seen in everything we do. It is how we treat our neighbours. It is how we treat our friends and coworkers. It is how we treat those who oppose us. It is how we treat those we disagree with.

It is how we act on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram. It is not mocking politicians we don’t like. It is not sharing ugly memes and hateful comments. It is the way of Christ.

Strive for peace, not for conflict.