The Comment Section- WWJD

Tina posted a simple inspirational message on her social media page — something encouraging, something uplifting, something meant to brighten someone’s day.

Within minutes, the comments started rolling in.

Most were positive. 
Some were neutral. 
But one comment stood out like a slap across the face.

“This is dumb. You think you’re deep but you’re not.”

Tina stared at the screen, heat rising in her chest.

*Excuse me? 
Who does she think she’s talking to? 
Why would she say that under my post?*

Her fingers flew across the keyboard as she typed a sharp response. 
She read it back. 
It felt good. 
It felt justified. 
It felt like a win.

But then — that familiar whisper.

Pause.

Tina closed her eyes.

She remembered the question she had been practicing:

What would Jesus do — not in a synagogue, not in a crowd, but right here, in a comment section full of strangers and emotions?

Would He clap back? 
Would He embarrass the person publicly? 
Would He defend His image? 
Would He match disrespect with disrespect?

No.

Jesus would:
– protect His peace 
– guard His witness 
– choose dignity 
– respond with wisdom 
– refuse to be dragged into foolishness 

So Tina deleted her response.

Instead, she typed:

“Wishing you a peaceful day.”

Then she closed the app.

Not because she was weak. 
Not because she was scared. 
But because she refused to let someone else’s immaturity pull her out of her character.

Later that evening, she received a private message from the same woman.

“I’m sorry. I was having a bad day. I shouldn’t have said that.”

Tina smiled softly.

Grace had done what pride never could.

 SCRIPTURE THAT ANCHORS THE STORY

Proverbs 26:4 
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.

Colossians 4:6 
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt.

Romans 12:21 
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

 REFLECTION: “Choosing Peace Over Public Pride”

Social media has become a battlefield of opinions, sarcasm, and impulsive reactions. 
It’s easy to clap back. 
It’s easy to defend ourselves. 
It’s easy to match disrespect with disrespect.

But Jesus never fought for His image — He fought for hearts.

This reflection teaches us that:
– not every insult deserves a response 
– not every comment requires correction 
– not every attack needs an audience 

Sometimes the most Christlike thing we can do is:
– close the app 
– breathe 
– pray 
– and respond privately, gently, and truthfully 

Jesus teaches us that dignity is not proven by winning arguments — it’s proven by choosing peace.

When we refuse to let pride lead us, we make room for restoration.

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