Why outstanding charity is needed online?

In online communication there is the need for genuine charity:  

1st:  The charity of a well-formed personality.  

1. As there are billions of people using the internet; be a positive presence!

2. As there are too many problems in the world; be the solution!

3. As there are multiple number of reasons why people flock in the “virtual plaza”, be an online missionary.

2nd:  The charity of the truth.

1.  As we know it, people are hungry for the truth. 

2.  As we have observed, people easily believe about anything.

3.  As common sense dictates; we have to seek the truth, live and share (also) online.

3rd:  The charity of time.

1.  Not everybody has the luxury of time to read a whole article or watch a video.  Before putting “like” or “favourite”, read/watch/hear to understand and then, summarize in your own words.

2.  Today’s generation they say does not listen but observes everything that you do.  Notice your online activities.  For what did you invest your time?  Is it to know the extent of human suffering?

3.  Did you find the time to object to something you do not personally agree with, to give a positive comment or to reply to particular questions posted online?

4th:  The charity which is “love”.

1.  Anything can happen in the internet.  We can even become anonymous or pretend to be someone else.  A loving heart discerns, “Is it proper or not?”, “Good or bad?”, “Am I acting with justice or not?”

2.  Becoming trustworthy is built on trust.  Can we trust those closest to us that they are responsible citizens of the internet or do we mistrust them each time they go online?

3.  Did we ever feel one with those who go online in order to find themselves?  Have we truly carried them in our hearts?  Do we give them company, spiritually?

5th:  Spiritual charity.

1.  The questions in life point to one thing:  human existence!  The origin, purpose, direction and finale of life are eschatological questions that can only be satisfied by supernatural answers.

2.  Familiarity with spiritual truths is the source of life in the internet-- the solid fiber within one’s being; the spiritual love that could bridge the gaps between different schools of thinking, feeling and behaving.

3.  Real spiritual charity does not lead to debate but to a deeper awareness of our finiteness. It makes us humble and disposed to receive others as they are because God accepts and loves us as we are.  

6th:  Intellectual charity.

1.  There are “giants” in the internet; those who are well-off, well-versed in computer languages and well-known.  They will be grateful if anybody can intellectually challenge them.

2.  There is a great digital divide.  65% of global population is not in the internet and in some countries, the cost of subscription is so high.  We can brain storm along this line.

3.  When we fully know something, we don’t keep it to ourselves but share it with convictions.

7th:  Leadership charity.

1. People need directions.  The internet is flooded with information.  There is the need for somebody to sort out the wheat from the weeds; identify which is life-affirming and which is not. 

2. There are suggested activities from concerned citizens.  It is great to support them! 

3. Find something great which is not yet done; then post it online!