Dear Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Part [14] 11/19/2023 (Evening thought)

Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

[4] The fear of backlash, and economic boycott do drive many companies and individuals to adopt the principles and policies that they themselves would cringe at, on a personal level, but for the craving of profit, truth and duty are too often sacrificed on the altar of popular demand.

Those who take a stand for the right, will have the favor of God at their backs, and even though man’s nemesis would be unwearied in trying to take them down, yet, at the end of the day, the right course of action will bear fruit to the honor and glory of God, and to the benefit of humanity.

Profit and Principle are two modes of thought and action that are often at odds with each other, and even though it is possible, under God, to reconcile the two, profit often rules the day, especially in the corporate environment in which most social media platforms thrive.

1st Timothy 6:9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

Dear Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Part [13] 11/18/2023 (Morning thought)

Proverbs 10:10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path.

The shortages of Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs could be traced back to influencers, who set the abuse in motion, and as is too often the case, millions have played follow the leader. TikTok in particular does much to publish the doings of young influencers, and many tweenagers have been adversely affected by trying to emulate some of the daredevil acts and daredevil diets seen on the social media platform.

Some poor souls have become bulimic, in their vain attempts to follow some influencers down a rabbit hole, in chasing after a body sculpture that’s out of reach, or which would adversely affect one’s health and wellbeing, if the advice and the example of the influencer in question is followed.

Thus, even though much is produced and published under the guise of freedom of speech, and freedom of expression, we are reminded that businesses and individuals do not get a pass, just because they may be incorporated. In fact, efforts should be made by influencers, social media platforms, and subscribers, to rein in evils, by which the young and restless especially, are often led astray.

Matthew 18: 7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! 10 Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!