Nagbababad ka ba sa social media? Then our new series is for you. Let’s find out what the Word of God has to say about “Internet Etiquette.”

Ang taong mabait ay nag-iimpok ng kabutihan, ngunit winawasak ng marahas ang sarili niyang buhay.

Mga Kawikaan‬ 11‬:17

Kung ayaw mo raw maka-receive ng bad vibes, don’t spend a lot of time on social media. Because what was originally meant for connecting people has now become one of the most toxic places to be. Isang malicious upload lang ng video taken at a different angle at puwede kang ma-cancel agad-agad.

In this digital age, social media has become a place for people who are quick to judge at kung hindi ka magiging mindful, you might find yourself hurting other people, too.

So, paano ba tayo makakaiwas sa toxicity at instead magiging instrument to spread kindness online?

Start with empathy. Remember that people you interact with online are just like you — may feelings at struggles din sila. Before you comment, isipin mo muna kung encouraging ba ang sasabihin mo o makakasakit lang.

Ang sabi sa Proverbs 15:1 (NIV), “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Look at the comments on controversial posts. Pansin mo bang a number of hateful comments boosts the confidence of those who want to comment negatively? It adds fuel to their fire, kaya naman lumalakas ang loob nilang mang-away. 

Contrary rin to popular belief, kindness is not a weakness. It’s like a much-needed commodity na kailangan nating i-share dahil anyone we meet could use it.

And more importantly, kapag mabait tayo online, we reflect God’s love sa lahat ng ating nakakasalamuha. By showing we are kind and we care, nagiging Christ-like tayo at naituturo natin ang mga tao sa ultimate Source of hope, love, and peace — si Jesus.

Be kind. Please share our devotion today on your social media network. And join us again tomorrow for the continuation of our series, “Internet Etiquette.”