Socially Close
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Social Media. The term either delights or repulses, it seems. President Nelson and other Church leaders have at times asked Members to shun its use for periods of time, instead focusing on the scriptures or other wholesome activities. As with all media, social media can be used for good or not-so-good.
The Arizona Beehive Magazine posts to Instagram and Facebook to reach our readers. The Prophet recognizes the good that comes from wholesome social media use, and encourages its use to gather Israel. He made the following Twitter, Facebook and Instagram post on the first day of this new year, offering a few suggestions for those making New Year’s resolutions:
“First, resolve to strengthen your spiritual foundation. This may involve setting a specific time and place to study the scriptures, praying more often, making temple worship a bigger priority, and letting God prevail in all aspects of your life.
“Second, resolve to be kind to others. When the Savior Jesus Christ visited the Americas, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, one of the first things He taught was the need to eliminate contention in our lives. So, please be compassionate, be understanding, be slow to judge, and be quick to forgive.
“Third, resolve to be resolute. The Lord loves effort. The Lord loves consistency. The Lord loves steadfastness. While we surely will come up short from time to time, our persistent efforts to hear Him and follow the inspiration He gives us will help us to ‘wax strong in the Spirit’ (Mosiah 18:26).”
Strengthen spiritual foundation: check!
Be kind to others: check!
Be resolute: check!
I can do each of these things as I follow our prophet. And I did not have to wait until the next issue of the Liahona or until the next session of General Conference to hear from President Nelson. There he is, instantly, on my mobile device! Now that’s what I call using social media for good…
In our current socially distanced world, good wholesome social media keeps us socially close. And for that I am thankful. Thank you for reading…
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