Elder Russell M. Nelson in a his talk, Sharing the Gospel using the Internet, taught about the power of words and the use of them in the internet. "There is truth in the old adage that "the pen is mightier than the sword." In many cases it is the with words that you will accomplish the great things that you set out to do." Superior force can only hold people for as long as they retain that superior force. But powerful words can change people for as long as they believe it. Teaching and explaining the truth is the best way to change people and consequently change the world.
Agency is the reason we came to this earth and, consequently there is choice as to how to use what we are given be it simple tools or the most advanced technology. "Social networks on the web can be used to expand healthy friendships as easily as they can be used by predators trying to trap the unwary." (Russell M. Nelson) The internet is one of these tools. It is a constantly growing and evolving medium. The information and communication possible can convey messages of the truth if only we use them to do so.

I love how you talked about agency and it's important to remember to use technology for good things. We can do so much good online and we can help spread the Gospel if we're always true to our standards and we do all we can to share the Gospel with others.
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