This was originally published on my Facebook page on August 19, 2015.
For several years, I have used the term "trust, but verify". It was just recently that I learned that Ronald Reagan is best know for using this Russian proverb during the cold war. It holds such true meaning and to so many things. We should apply it to our lives everyday, along with what God calls us to do.
Now, I would like to address what this post is really about . . . sharing posts on Facebook. As you scroll through your news feed, do you often share posts that your friends have posted or shared? Sure you have, I have too. Have you ever stopped to verify the source of information, photo, or video that you just shared? Unfortunately, most folks don't. As soon as they see something that they like, they will share it.
Just the other day, I was scrolling through my news feed and noticed a really awesome science video that an friend shared. It was indeed an awesome video. Then, I clicked on the source . . . the page. I will leave out all the details, but there were some very inappropriate pictures on that page . . . one of them being the cover photo. Needless to say, I quickly hit the back button.
The science video being posted on this page was very deceptive. Unfortunately, there are numerous scams, inappropriate images, etc. all over Facebook. One must be very careful what they read, look at, like, and especially share on Facebook.
Before you share the next posts, picture, video, etc., take a moment to "trust, but verify."
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves."
Matthew 7:15
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