Why do people post Christian status on Facebook/twitter?

[Jessica]

I'm a Christian & I've noticed something about social networks lately. Some people frequently (Each day at least 5 posts) post Christian status like bible verses, personal prayers & stuff. I appreciate that they are holy & read up on stuff. But why do they want to do that? Can't they do it personally & not post on the Internet for the world to see? I understand that they might want to spread the gospel about Jesus & stuff. But in the bible, It says that God doesn't like people who pray on the streets (u know what I mean). And i feel the relationship and understanding of God should be kept rather personal, instead of being shown to the entire world. & what do they gain from posting all these stuff on social networks where their friends see? Are they yearning for respect or something? I thought that one of the most effective ways of being close to God is having QT with Him (quiet time)? Then why would people post a status of them praying to God & ending with an amen. Do they have to show to their friends that they're close to God, and why would they wanna do that? Personally I find it very unnecessary to post such personal matters so frequently on Facebook. A few can help spread the gospel but every single on of them is really just appalling and questionable.

[noddy4real]

LMFAO to the previous comment! Because some of them are annoying! I don't like it too. Although in some cases some people just want to appreciate God or something and I have no problem with that. I don't understand why but I don't think it's necessary either.

[Daniel]

They Do That Because its What They Want to Post

[dj34325]

People post things on Facebook/Twitter because (like you say) they want to spread the Gospel. I'm guessing, like my Facebook feed, many people post inspirational bible versus. People might post a bible verse that helps them get through something or that they think might help others. Referring to the bible verse about people praying on the streets, I'm guessing you are talking about Matthew 6:5. “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others." This verse is not saying to avoid praying in public, it is saying to not pray in public just so you can be seen.

Luke 9:26 - Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.