Fakebook Mentality…..

In Amos chapter 4 we read about how the Israelites like to brag about things that they think makes them look good. As I read through it I can’t help but bring this practice into the 21st century. As I read it, my mind can’t stop comparing these acts with the writings on Facebook. Social media is a platform designed to help connect people. For families to stay connected. When the true nature of man takes over, given a “feeling out” period, he starts to corrupt it with his agenda. The blatant “see what I’m doing, what I’ve eaten, where my vacation took me, or what accomplishments my kids have done”, only breeds comparison. Comparison is a “joy killer”. Then he starts in on his belief system and agenda. Showing no respect for the target of his attacks. The left with their PC agenda, and the right with their retaliation. Social media has changed the outlook and attitudes of people here in America. Maybe not changed, rather revealed the true nature of man. As we read here in Amos, God is not pleased when we elevate ourselves higher than we need be. I’d like to change the name to “Fakebook”, because the true underlying motive does not accomplish the goal of social media. It drives more people apart, than brings them together.

4 “Go ahead and offer sacrifices to the idols at Bethel. Keep on disobeying at Gilgal. Offer sacrifices each morning,and bring your tithes every three days. 5 Present your bread made with yeast as an offering of thanksgiving. Then give your extra voluntary offerings so you can brag about it everywhere! This is the kind of thing you Israelites love to do, ”says the Sovereign Lord. Amos 4:4-5