The 21^st century has brought us a new brand of fighter. There is a group of people who enjoy fighting with others in the comment section of posts. The form of social media does not seem to matter, as they are equipped to share their opinions and ideas in every format. There is no safe place to hide from their cutting comments, sharp wit, and deadly arguments.

I admit, sometimes, when I see a post, I quickly click on the comments simply to see how long it took for someone to start spewing hostility. I also want to see if their criticisms are precisely what I thought they would be. Almost always, I am not disappointed or surprised at how rapidly a seemingly harmless post can derail into an argument, especially when the Bible, faith, or Jesus are mentioned. 

The problem with these battles is that no one ever wins. Let me ask you honestly: have you ever changed your mind because someone confronted you in the comment section of a social media post?

While I do believe legitimate questions need to be addressed, they are always best handled in person by a trusted Christian leader with a thorough knowledge of the Bible. Arguing with random people online is a fruitless venture.

If you are a Christian and you want to make a difference in this world, it will rarely happen behind a keyboard. The call is for us to go into all the world and personally interact in the name of Jesus. The mission field is waiting outside your doors, where people long for human interaction. The more the world moves online, the greater the impact a few people will have who are willing to be the hands and feet of Jesus rather than fingers on a keyboard.