How to avoid arguments online

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How is a Christian to behave? 
Guard our tongue, be thoughtful, loving, kind, helpful, truthful but know when to exit a useless conversation. 

Not getting into arguments is important because it gives a good witness. And helps us only get involved in conversations that have value (and dont waste our time). 


"Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

1 Timothy 6:4
He is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions.

Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

2 Timothy 2:4
No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.

Romans 14:1
As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.

2 Timothy 2:14
Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.

2 Timothy 2:16-17
But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, and their talk will spread like gangrene.

This could go on for a while. The Bible has quite a bit to say about not getting into arguments, especially with other believers. It’s super popular in the world today to start a social media post with the words “hot take” but let’s just be honest, the hot takes are only “hot” because they’re intended to stir up strife and anger. So we as Christians should not participate in this trend. Pretty soon that fad will die out. 


When we do interact we do need to know when it isnt going anywhere. If the person turns out to not be open, we just simply exit the conversation, and pray for them. 

Matthew 7:6. 
"Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces."





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