The Danger of Twisting God’s Word on Social Media
In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful platform for communication, education, and connection. However, it has also become a battleground where many distort the undiluted Word of God to justify sinful lifestyles. Instead of humbly confessing and repenting from sin, many people now use social media to defend their wrongdoings, seeking validation from others rather than aligning their lives with the eternal truth of Scripture.
The Danger of Defending Our Sins Instead of Repenting
The Bible clearly teaches that sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:2 - But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.), and the only way to restore our relationship with Him is through confession and repentance (1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.). However, when individuals justify their sins, they harden their hearts against conviction (Hebrews 3:13) and resist the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
Some dangers of defending sin include:
Seared Conscience – Continually justifying sin can lead to a hardened heart, making one insensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit (1 Timothy 4:2 - Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron).
False Assurance – Many assume they are right with God while living in open rebellion, leading to eternal consequences (Matthew 7:21-23 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day,‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’).
Encouraging Others to Sin – Publicly defending sin leads others astray, making the offender accountable for misleading them (Luke 17:1-2 - Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come. 2 It would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.).
Inviting God’s Judgment – Scripture warns that God’s wrath is upon those who suppress the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18 - The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness).
How Social Media is Being Used to Twist the Word of God
Social media provides a platform for discussions about faith, but it also allows for the distortion of God’s Word. Some common ways this happens include:
Selective Quoting of Scripture – Many take verses out of context to support ungodly lifestyles while ignoring passages that call for holiness (2 Timothy 4:3-4).
Attacking Biblical Truth – Some openly reject fundamental Christian doctrines and replace them with ideologies that promote sin (Jude 1:4).
Encouraging Compromise – The normalisation of sin through viral posts, memes, and hashtags encourages believers to conform to the world (Romans 12:2).
Mocking Holiness – Those who stand for righteousness are often ridiculed, discouraging many from upholding biblical standards (2 Peter 3:3).
Common Sins that Receive Applause on Social Media
Sexual Immorality (Adultery, Fornication, Homosexuality) – Celebrated as “love” and “personal choice” despite clear biblical condemnation (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Hebrews 13:4).
Pride and Self-Glorification – Promoted under the guise of “self-love” and “confidence,” while Scripture warns against pride (Proverbs 16:18, James 4:6).
Greed and Materialism – Justified as “prosperity” when the Bible warns against the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10, Luke 12:15).
Disobedience to Parents and Authority – Celebrated as “independence” or “freedom,” though Scripture commands honor and obedience (Ephesians 6:1-3, Romans 13:1-2).
Hatred, Unforgiveness, and Cancel Culture – Defended as “boundaries,” yet Christ commands forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13).
False Doctrines and Heresies – Spread widely as “new revelations,” while the Bible warns against adding to or taking from God’s Word (2 Timothy 4:3-4, Revelation 22:18-19).
The Impact of This Canker on the Church
The growing trend of defending sin instead of repenting is having a devastating impact on the Church:
Dilution of the Gospel – The true message of repentance and salvation is being replaced with a feel-good gospel that avoids addressing sin (Galatians 1:6-9).
Moral Decline – As sin is justified, holiness and sanctification become neglected in the lives of believers (Hebrews 12:14).
Lack of Power in the Church – God’s power is evident in a holy Church, but where sin is embraced, His presence departs (1 Samuel 4:21-22).
Loss of Souls – When sin is defended instead of confronted, many who believe they are saved remain lost (Ezekiel 33:8-9).
The Bible is the Standard
As Christians, we must always remember that the BIBLE is the FINAL AUTHORITY on all matters of life and godliness (2 Timothy 3:16-17). It does not change to suit cultural trends or personal opinions. Jesus Himself declared that His words are eternal (Matthew 24:35), and any deviation from them leads to destruction (Proverbs 14:12).
The call to repentance remains: "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord" (Acts 3:19). Instead of defending our sins, let us humble ourselves, seek God’s forgiveness, and walk in obedience to His Word.
May the Church rise in truth, standing firm on the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and rejecting any attempt to twist it for selfish gain. Let us be true ambassadors of Christ, proclaiming His righteousness in a world desperate for His salvation (2 Corinthians 5:20).
God’s Word is unchanging and remains the ultimate authority for morality and Christian living. No cultural shift or social media trend can override biblical principles.
A. God's Word is Truth
Jesus prayed,
"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." (John 17:17)
Truth is not subjective—it is absolute, and God’s Word defines it.
B. God's Word Judges Sin
"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."(Hebrews 4:12)
The Bible does not sugarcoat sin or provide excuses—it convicts and leads to repentance.
C. True Freedom is in Christ, Not in Justifying Sin
Many defend sin under the illusion of "freedom," but true freedom is found in obedience to God.
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32).
Justifying sin enslaves people further, but repentance brings genuine liberty in Christ.
A Call to Repentance
Rather than using social media to twist Scripture and defend sin, believers must return to the unchanging truth of God's Word. The solution is repentance, not redefinition. As Proverbs 28:13 declares,
"He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy."
Let us stand firm in truth, boldly proclaiming the Gospel and calling all to repentance. The Bible—not social media trends—must be our standard.
