Question of the Week
📌 March 6, 2026
From: Mateo, 16 — San Diego, California
Question:
Hi Pastor James. I’m 16 years old, and I have a question.
Almost everyone at school is constantly on their phones or social media. If you’re not posting, liking, or replying right away, people think something is wrong. Sometimes it feels like my whole generation is living online instead of in real life.
The problem is that when I’m on social media too much, I start comparing myself to everyone else—how they look, what they have, where they go- and it makes me feel like I’m not good enough. But if I step away from it, I feel like I’m missing out or losing friends.
How do I stay connected with people without letting social media control my mind or my identity?
Response:
Hi Mateo. Thank you for saying what many teens and young people are experiencing but rarely putting into words.
Technology is a powerful tool, but it was never meant to define who you are. Social media often shows the highlight reel of people’s lives—carefully chosen moments that rarely reflect their struggles or reality. When we compare our everyday life to someone else’s edited moments, it can distort how we see ourselves.
Your identity should never be determined by followers, comments, or trends. Your identity is found in who God says you are. You are created with purpose, value, and worth that cannot be measured by a screen.
The Bible reminds us:
📖 “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” — Galatians 1:10
It’s healthy to step back from the noise sometimes. Spend time with real people, real conversations, and quiet moments with God. Use technology as a tool—but never let it become your master.
When your identity is rooted in Christ, the opinions of the internet lose their power.
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