Social media isn’t neutral. It shapes your desires, your discipline, and your devotion. In this episode of Living Free in Truth, we examine whether social media is a tool for the Kingdom or a trap for the soul.Social media promises connection, inspiration, and entertainment—but left unchecked, it can quietly cultivate comparison, lust, pride, idleness, and discontent.In this episode, I share my personal journey as a marketer and ministry leader who has been both deeply immersed in social media and completely offline for nearly two years. We explore the biblical warnings that apply directly to modern scrolling, the addictive nature of algorithms, and how God has still used social platforms powerfully for revival, evangelism, and testimony.We’ll cover:- Why social media is a battlefield for your heart and mind- How scrolling feeds comparison, envy, lust, and consumerism- The difference between using a tool and being mastered by it- Biblical wisdom on guarding your eyes, time, and desires- Practical steps for discernment, boundaries, and digital discipline- How God has used social media for revival, salvation, and Kingdom workThis isn’t a call to fear technology, but a call to redeem it.📖 Scriptures referenced include James 1, Ephesians 5, Psalm 101, Matthew 6, Philippians 4, and more.Ask yourself:Am I using social media for God or is it using me?▶️ Subscribe for biblical truth, spiritual discernment, and freedom in Christ.

💬 Share your experience with social media in the comments.00:00 – Social Media: A Battlefield for the Soul00:37 – Tool or Trap? Framing the Conversation01:09 – Why Social Media Exists & Why We Use It02:27 – My Background in Marketing & Social Media03:27 – FOMO, Fasting, and Going Completely Offline06:24 – Algorithms, Dopamine, and Addiction07:12 – When Going Offline Turns Into Pride08:05 – Asbury Revival & God Using Social Media09:33 – Billy Graham: Using Every Tool for the Gospel10:26 – Testimony: Finding Jesus Through Social Media12:56 – When Tools Become Traps (James 1)14:02 – Idleness, Time Theft, and Scrolling Sin16:24 – Comparison, Envy, and Pride17:20 – Lust, Temptation, and Guarding Your Eyes18:32 – Consumerism, Money, and Discontentment20:00 – Approval, Metrics, and Fear of Man20:58 – Practical Wisdom & Boundaries26:13 – Are You Attracting God or People?More Resources:https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2025-sub-section-state-of-socialStop Wasting Your Evenings:https://youtu.be/jtOifPRI-ik?si=GbPvlJLL-Xrr_pQIhttps://youtu.be/KXvyd-tkrmc?si=aG3jtISl_l2Qh3j7