How do I say this kindly? Brothers and Sisters in Christ, please remember when you disagree with a policy or desire to have your opinion heard, that you still represent Jesus Christ to the world. People know you are a follower of Jesus - and that fact alone should overshadow everything you say and do. It should guide your behavior and your speech. So when you are expressing your opinion regarding this current Covid climate or vaccinations, or masks, be mindful of how you come across both in-person and online.
The Bible is full of verses on how we ought to speak using wholesome speech, and with grace, and with peacefulness without any tinge of anger. Here are just a couple examples.
Paul wrote in Ephesians 4:29:
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
We read in Colossians 4:6:
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
And finally, Colossians 3:8
But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
One other thought, and then I'll step aside... I see this modeled more and more for our young people, is the lack of respect for those in authority. Our culture is slowly witnessing the erosion of authority for those over us such as teachers, policemen, parents, public officials, the president, etc. I understand you don't agree with them. I understand you have differing opinions. But we, adults, parents, grandparents, citizens, must maintain respect for those in authority over us. If we don't, we run the risk of very grave consequences. My personal experience is coming from living in a third world country where this authority has already eroded. It's not pretty. And it's not a world you want to live in.
Titus 3:1-2 reads this way:
Remind them (Christians) to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
Finally, in Hebrews 13:1-2:
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
