The other day I had a chance to witness two conversations using a translator app. In the first conversation, the person was so proud of themselves for using technology to solve the problem of having to learn the language or the culture. Yet what got translated was absolutely gibberish. Yet they did not know it. In the second conversation, the person knew enough about the language and culture to realize that what they wanted to express was not what the app produced and was able to restate their message in a way that made sense to the hearer. Knowing what you don’t know is the beginning of knowing.
The reason so many countries are banning social media from youth is the great misperception that to tell somebody something is the same as getting to know somebody. Studies have clearly shown those who rely on social media are more lonely, depressed and suicidal. God already gave the law; he told us what he wanted, but telling was not enough. He sent his Son so we may get to know him and be known.
Never confuse your ability tell somebody something with knowing them. Evangelsim is about getting to know people to build relationships and exemplify what you believe, not to impress others with what you know.
Unspoken Theology 