“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature”
--- Mark 16:15
As much as I would love to see Peter, James, and John on Facebook, these apostles just didn't have the ability to "go into all the world." Fortunately, we do. In fact, the apostles today have digitized themselves. But that's not the point. The point is "all the world" is now in your living room, accessible at the touch of a button, and you're not preaching the gospel!?
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WARNING: Soul saving machine at work. |
It's a lot easier than you would think, and yet, it can also be quite difficult. As a digital missionary, I'm here to show you how to convert a time-wasting machine into a soul-saving machine. Because of the tools of our age, missionary work has become so much more than knocking door to door. Social networking is today's tracting. The Lord did not give us Facebook for Farmville, and He definitely didn't give us Blogger for online recipe books.
"So, mister digital missionary, how do I use my powers for good?" Good question. Just like talking to people face to face (wait, people still do that?), chatting and blogging are skills that must be acquired through experience. Some of you more experienced internet dwellers may already have experience, but whether you're a newbie or a master, you can still share the gospel. Let me get you started with a few ideas:
(1) Share this Blog! (shameless self promotion...check): Click the Facebook or Twitter sign below any post you like and share with your friends.
(2) Facebook Status Update: check out this post about how to write a spiritual and uplifting status update. Would someone recognize you as a Mormon if they looked at your Facebook profile?
(4) Chat about it: This is how I teach, every day. Pop up a conversation with someone you haven't spoken to in a while. Let them know you still care, then testify of the One who taught you to care.
To finish I'll leave you with a commitment, as a proper missionary would: will you share the gospel online? I promise that as you do so, you will find the "field is white, already to harvest" (D&C 4:4). It's amazing, and it's effective; I know, I've seen it change lives. And when you feel as if you've been cheated because you didn't see a result, recall the story of Abinadi. First of all, you're not being burned at the stake, so that's pretty good. Second of all, there's always an Alma out there. So, I commission you: Go ye onto the Internet!
Great post! Thank you for sharing and for the insights! It is amazing how we can share the gospel with friends and people we meet all around the world!
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