A few years ago, Covenant Life Church did a sermon series on Worldliness, and they put out a small booklet with helpful quotes and other resources. In it was a list by CJ of questions for evaluating our behavior. We can easily apply these questions to our online activities:

Does it present a temptation to sin?

Romans 13:14 “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.”
2 Timothy 2:22 “So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”

Is it beneficial?

1 Corinthians 6:12a “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful.”
1 Corinthians 10:23 “‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things are helpful. ‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things build up.”

Is it enslaving?

1 Corinthians 6:12b “‘All things are lawful for me,’ but I will not be enslaved by anything.

Does it honor and glorify God?

1 Corinthians 10:31 “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

Does it promote the good of others?

1 Corinthians 10:33 “just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.”

Does it cause anyone to stumble?

1 Corinthians 10:32 “Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God…”

Does it arise from a pure motive?

Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?”

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