“In Christ, our calling is to “be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom [we will] shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:14–15). Who will there be to hold out the light of joy if we are known for online grumbling and vainly disputing?  … I invite you to put aside your childishness and steward your analytical giftings. I do not declare war against you; I aim to win you. We need your sharp wit, careful eye, and boldness to speak.

“Charles Spurgeon describes the appeased believer as able to fault-find with the apostles themselves,

Nothing can please them, their cavils are dealt out with heedless universality. Cephas is too blunt, Apollos is too flowery, Paul is too argumentative, Timothy is too young, James is too severe, John is too gentle. . . Well then, let each servant of God tell his message in his own way. To his own Master he shall stand or fall.

I really liked this part – some good examples of questions we can ask ourselves before posting.

• Am I speaking from a soul satisfied in God or from my discontent?
• Have I prayed for this person to whom I’m about to respond?
• Have I labored to understand what he is saying?
• Do I love this person (1 Peter 2:15–17) — even if they feel like an enemy (Matthew 5:43)?
• Am I merely trying to one-up him?
• How would I phrase this critique if I had to speak it to him face to face?
• Can I raise my critique in private instead of in public?
• How can I say this in a way that aims to build him up as well as the hearers?
• Is this particular critique needful at this point in time?
• Could I be wrong?
• Am I sowing discord or delight?

OK, enough of Facebook. I need to take my new Ferrari out for a drive.