DCLM Higher Everyday 23 January 2026 — Social Media And Social Vices
DCLM Higher Everyday 23 January 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Social Media And Social Vices
Topic: Social Media And Social Vices
Text: Colossians 3:1-8
1If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
5Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
6For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
7In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
8But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Key Verse: “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry” (Colossians 3:5).
Message
Evelyn loved social media. She watched videos, shared posts, and chatted with friends. It did not take long before she noticed that many posts were filled with hurtful words, dirty jokes and contents promoting lust. She realised that if she was not careful, she could be influenced by these things.
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Social media can be useful, helping people learn and stay connected, but it also contains harmful influences. A social vice is a behaviour that negatively affects individuals and society. Our text warns against social vices like immorality, falsehood, greed, and evil desires, which are often promoted online. From hateful arguments to deceptive appearances, social media can negatively shape behaviour if not used with caution.
As Christian youths, we must be different. We are called to set our minds on things above, using online platforms to glorify God rather than reflecting worldly values. To stay pure, believers should be mindful of what they consume on the internet, think before posting, limit screen time, and use social media as a tool positively and for God’s glory. Your digital footprints should reflect Christ, not the world.
Quote: Your digital footprints should reflect Christ
Challenge: Shine Christ’s light, even on the internet.
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to use the social media wisely.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
