Humanity is blinded by Satan and does not have an interest in seeking either wisdom or light. (II Corinthians 4:4) Nevertheless, the Bible asserts that wisdom is made available in public places and high-visibility spaces, like rooftops. “Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; at the head of the noisy streets, she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates, she speaks.” (Proverbs 1:20-21)
Digital world: Most communication today happens on social media platforms. Meanwhile, meetings, connections, debates, discussions, advertisements, references, propaganda, and proclamations also happen in the virtual world.
Wisdom: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. This ‘fear’ is essential for all humans; hence, it must be proclaimed by all means, in all spaces. All humans should have an opportunity to hear the Word of God.
Streets: Wisdom cries around in the street. The streets are the information highways in the digital world. There are numerous streets in the digital world, and there the Word of God needs to be declared. Christians should be actively in those streets as dynamic and daring witnesses.
Markets: In the marketplace, wisdom raises her voice. Even in marketplaces, the gospel must be proclaimed. Nevertheless, the digital world also has markets and business places. Here, not only verbal proclamation, but also the demonstration of biblical values, and communication of the Christian worldview by deeds should happen. Proactive Christians in the digital world are needed to preach the gospel.
Noisy streets: Sometimes streets are noisy because of people, vehicles, and vociferous sellers and buyers. Even there, wisdom must be declared, so that it is clearly heard by the people. Noises should not and cannot drown the voice of wisdom.
Entrance: City entrances were the gates where the city council met. The issues of governance, justice, and righteousness were discussed and decided. Here also, the gospel must be declared, so that the policies and projects of the city are God-honouring and beneficial for all citizens, including the poor. Debates, discussions, research, and polls happen all the time in the Digital world.
Am I a proclaimer of wisdom in the Digital World?