What does God think about Facebook

I'm grateful for Rev. Miller's stand on Facebook because it brings to light a growing problem.

Last week, the  Rev. Cedric A. Miller of New Jersey banned face book for those in leadership at his church, ("Get Off Facebook or Step Down"). Rev. Miller decided the solution to the growing number
of Facebook related affairs in his church was to give the ultimatum to leadership, "delete your Facebook account or resign!"

I began wondering what God thinks about Facebook? Our statistics at AffairRecovery.com certainly
substantiate his claim that this is a growing problem, so is it the will of God that Facebook be banned? Is God in favor of freedom of speech and therefore supportive of Facebook? Does God think Facebook is a great tool because it helps people stay connected?

To begin, I'll admit I don't know the mind of God. His ways are far too vast and wondrous for me to ever comprehend, but I do know a few things

1. Facebook's not the problem. It can however create a venue for problems. We humans have a way of abusing just about anything to get our needs met. Some abuse alcohol; should that be banned? Others struggle with speeding while driving; should cars be banned? Some people abuse television; should television be banned? I agree with Rev. Miller that Facebook has served as a venue for many marital affairs, but people fall out with God long before they fall out with their mate or fall into an affair. Why did God put the tree of the "Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden?" (Genesis 2:9) I believe that God allows the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, (along with Facebook) in our lives because without an alternate choice, there could never be love. With out choice we'd be nothing more than puppets
on a string, and love would be nonexistent.There can never be an expression off loyalty if there isn't something else to choose from. Maybe Facebook serves the same function in today's world as the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil served in the Garden of Eden.

2. We don't know what's bad or good, only God does. I believe God's greatest miracle is taking the worst thing that ever happened and making it the best. In my life, it seems every major lesson I've learned after age 30 was through failure, not success. We believe the goal is get it right, but if you're like me, you'll notice that failures are the places of transformation. My failure was the only thing that taught me about unconditional love. I can never be "unconditionally loved" if I'm never a disappointment. It's only unconditional love when I've failed and I'm loved anyway. Facebook certainly creates opportunity for failure, but is that bad? Could it be the thing God uses to draw you and your mate near? Please do not hear me saying it's okay to hookup up on Facebook to let God work things out, rather I'm suggesting Facebook might be God's tool to draw us near if we become self centered and seeking our own happiness at the expense of others.

If you or your mate has fallen prey to an affair, don't despair. Our mission at AffairRecovery.com is to restore defeated souls to extraordinary lives of meaning  and purpose. We've found that failure isn't the end of the line, rather it serves as the start of the adventure. There is hope.

If you or someone you know has failed and would like a new life then go to AffairRecovery.com, take the Affair Analyzer and find your next steps.
 
It's late, and there's more to be said, but perhaps this will suffice for a start. Personally, I don't think God's that concerned about Facebook one way or the other, but I also don't think we should live in fear. Rather we should strive to see God in all things, even in Facebook.

P.S. For some really good information on how to maintain good boundaries on Facebook,  read the book my friends Jason and Kelli wrote:  "Facebook and Your Marriage".  You can find great suggestions and guidelines for protecting your marriage.

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