Bible Vod Community Guidelines

Welcome to Our Community

"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." – John 13:34

Welcome to Bible od, a devotional community where believers gather daily to reflect on God's Word, share their spiritual journey, and encourage one another in faith. Through our daily Verse of the Day and shared reflections, we grow together in understanding and love.

We are honored that you've chosen to be part of this community built on Scripture, love, and mutual respect.

These Community Guidelines exist to help us maintain a safe, uplifting environment where all members can share their faith journey openly and authentically. We ask that you read these guidelines carefully and commit to honoring them as we walk together in Christian fellowship.

Our Mission and Values

Bible Vod exists to help believers:

• Grow closer to God through the daily Verse of the Day
• Share personal reflections on their Bible study journey through posts (text, image, or video)
• Document and celebrate spiritual growth and breakthroughs or struggles
• Encourage one another through testimonies of God's faithfulness
• Learn from each other's insights into God's Word
• Build consistent devotional habits through daily engagement

This is a space for devotional sharing and Bible study reflection—not debate or theological argumentation. We welcome all believers who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, regardless of denominational background. While we embrace diverse theological perspectives within biblical Christianity, we are united in our commitment to Scripture as God's inspired Word and our love for Christ and His Church.

What We Encourage

Share Your Devotional Journey

We invite you to share what God is teaching you through His Word. Your daily reflections, "aha moments," and spiritual insights can inspire and encourage others in their own Bible study.

Document Your Growth

Celebrate how God is transforming you through Scripture. Share breakthroughs, answered prayers, and testimonies of God's faithfulness in your life.

Engage with the Verse of the Day

Our community centers around the daily Verse of the Day. We encourage you to:

• Say "Amen" to verses that speak to your heart
• Share reflections on how the daily verse applies to your life
• Create posts (text, image, or video) sharing your devotional insights
• Explore verse history to revisit past daily verses

Build Up Others

Use your words to encourage, uplift, and strengthen your brothers and sisters in Christ. React to posts with encouragement, and share how their spiritual journey has blessed you.

Ask Honest Questions

This is a safe place to ask questions about Scripture passages, share what you're wrestling with in your study, and seek understanding. We learn and grow together.

Engage Devotionally

When commenting on others' posts, share how their reflection blessed you, offer encouragement, or add your own insight from Scripture—not to correct or debate, but to build up.

Pray for One Another

Support your fellow community members through prayer. When someone shares a struggle or praise, lift them up before the Lord.

Community Standards

Content Requirements

All posts (video, image, or text) must:

• Be devotional in nature—sharing personal reflections, insights from Bible study, or testimonies
• Focus on what God is teaching you through His Word
• Relate to the Verse of the Day or your personal Bible reading
• Reflect Christ-like character and love
• Be appropriate for viewers of all ages
• Respect the dignity of all people as made in God's image
• Contain only ONE media type per post (either one image OR one video, not both)

Prohibited Content: We will remove content that includes:

• Theological debates, arguments, or attempts to correct others' doctrine
• Profanity, vulgarity, or crude language
• Sexual content or suggestive material
• Violence or graphic imagery
• Promotion of illegal activities or substances
• False teaching that contradicts core biblical doctrine
• Political advocacy or partisan content
• Spam, commercial advertising, or promotional material unrelated to devotional life
• Personal information that violates privacy (addresses, phone numbers, etc.)
• Copyrighted material used without proper permission
• Content that mocks, ridicules, or diminishes the Christian faith or others' spiritual journeys
• Multiple videos or images in a single post

Respectful Interaction

We Expect All Members To:

Love One Another "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." – John 13:35

Treat every person with the love, dignity, and respect that Christ calls us to. Even in disagreement, we are called to love.

Practice Patience and Kindness "Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." – Ephesians 4:32

Respond to others with patience, assuming the best intentions. Remember that we are all growing in grace.

Pursue Peace "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." – Romans 12:18

When disagreements arise, seek to understand before seeking to be understood. Approach differences with humility and a desire for reconciliation.

Speak Truth in Love "But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ." – Ephesians 4:15

We welcome theological discussion and differing perspectives on non-essential matters. However, all discussions must be conducted with grace, charity, and respect for others' convictions.

Zero Tolerance Policies

The following behaviors will result in immediate account suspension or permanent termination:

1. Harassment Based on Belief

This is our most serious violation.

Bible Vod is a space where believers from various denominational backgrounds and theological traditions can fellowship together. We absolutely will not tolerate:

• Harassment, bullying, or persistent attacks against someone because of their denominational affiliation or theological perspective
• Name-calling, mockery, or belittling of others' faith practices or beliefs
• Demands that others conform to a specific denominational standard
• Judgment of another's salvation based on secondary doctrinal matters
• Coordinated efforts to drive members away because of their beliefs
• Creating a hostile environment that makes others feel unwelcome because of their theological convictions

We affirm: While we encourage healthy theological discussion and acknowledge that Christians may hold differing views on non-essential doctrines, we will not permit anyone to use these differences as grounds for harassment or exclusion. Every believer who confesses Jesus Christ as Lord deserves to participate in this community without fear of persecution for their convictions.

If you cannot extend grace to brothers and sisters who hold different theological perspectives on secondary matters, this community is not the right fit for you.

2. Personal Attacks and Abuse

• Name-calling, insults, or derogatory language directed at individuals
• Threats, intimidation, or attempts to harm others emotionally or spiritually
• Persistent unwelcome contact or stalking behavior
• Doxxing (sharing private personal information without consent)

3. Hate Speech and Discrimination

• Content that promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected characteristic
• Racist, sexist, or otherwise bigoted statements
• Dehumanizing language toward any group of people

4. Sexual Misconduct

• Unwelcome sexual advances or comments
• Sharing sexually explicit content
• Grooming behavior or inappropriate contact with minors
• Any form of sexual harassment

5. False Teaching and Heresy

While we welcome diverse perspectives on secondary theological matters, we must protect our community from teaching that contradicts essential Christian doctrine:

• Denial of core biblical truths (the deity of Christ, salvation by grace through faith, the resurrection, the Trinity, the authority of Scripture)
• Promotion of cultic or heretical movements
• False prophecy or claims of special revelation that contradict Scripture

6. Manipulation and Exploitation

• Financial scams or fraudulent schemes
• Manipulation of vulnerable community members
• Abuse of spiritual authority or coercion
• Multi-level marketing or pyramid schemes

7. Anonymity Abuse

While Bible VOD allows anonymous posting to encourage vulnerable sharing:

• Anonymous posts must still follow all community guidelines
• Using anonymity to harass, attack, or post prohibited content will result in permanent account termination
• We track anonymous posts to your account and can identify violations
• Anonymity is a privilege for authentic, vulnerable sharing—not a shield for harmful behavior

Reporting and Enforcement

How to Report Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines:

1. Use the Report Button on the specific post or comment
2. Provide Context about why you believe this violates our guidelines
3. Do Not Engage in public confrontation—let our moderation team handle it
4. Pray for the situation and all involved

Our Commitment to You

• All reports are reviewed promptly and confidentially
• We take every report seriously and investigate thoroughly
• We protect the identity of those who report in good faith
• We will communicate actions taken when appropriate

Enforcement Actions

Depending on the severity and frequency of violations, we may:

First Offense (Minor Violations):

• Warning with explanation of the violation
• Content removal
• Temporary restriction of posting privileges

Repeat Offenses or Serious Violations:

• Temporary account suspension (7-30 days)
• Permanent account termination
• Report to appropriate authorities (if illegal activity)

Immediate Termination:

• Harassment based on belief or denomination
• Sexual misconduct or predatory behavior
• Threats or promotion of violence
• Hate speech or severe discrimination
• Impersonation or coordinated harassment campaigns

Appeals Process

If you believe your account was suspended or terminated in error:

• Email compliance@biblevod.com within 14 days
• Provide your username and explanation
• Include any relevant context
• Appeals are reviewed by our trained staff

Special Provisions

Theological Discussions

We encourage respectful discussion of theological matters. When engaging in such discussions:

• Focus on Scripture as the ultimate authority
• Acknowledge that sincere believers may interpret certain passages differently
• Distinguish between essential doctrines and secondary matters
• Avoid claiming your interpretation is the only valid one on non-essential issues
• Remember that unity in Christ transcends denominational boundaries

Sensitive Topics

Some topics require extra care and wisdom:

• Mental Health: Share your testimony, but avoid giving medical advice
• Politics: Focus on biblical principles rather than partisan advocacy
• End Times: Respect that believers hold various apocalyptic or "end times" views
• Spiritual Gifts: Acknowledge different perspectives while maintaining unity
• Social Issues: Address topics with a biblical lens with grace and truth
• Personal Struggles: Maintain appropriate boundaries while being vulnerable about your growth journey
• Different Study Methods: Respect that believers use various Bible study approaches
• Spiritual Disciplines: Share what's working in your devotional life without being prescriptive
• Life Application: Focus on how Scripture is changing you, not how others should change

Content for All Ages

Because our community includes believers of all ages:

• Keep language and content family-friendly
• Mark potentially sensitive topics with appropriate context
• Avoid graphic descriptions of sin, violence, or mature themes
• Remember that younger believers may be reading your posts
• Bible VOD uses the King James Version (KJV) as our primary Scripture text

Technical Guidelines

Video Posts

• Maximum length: 5 minutes
• File size: Under 100MB
• Content must be original or properly licensed
• Clear audio and video quality preferred

Image Posts

• Appropriate resolution for viewing
• Must include relevant Scripture or faith-based content
• No watermarks from other platforms without permission
• Images must be your own or properly attributed

Text Posts

• Minimum 50 characters for meaningful reflection
• Include relevant Scripture references when applicable
• Use paragraph breaks for readability
• Avoid excessive use of capital letters (shouting)

Comments

• Encourage and affirm others in their spiritual journey
• Share how their reflection blessed or challenged you
• Add supportive insights from your own study
• Avoid one-word or spam comments
• Stay on topic with the original post
• Limit self-promotion

Anonymous Posting

• Available for vulnerable, authentic sharing about your spiritual journey
• Anonymous posts appear in your profile (visible to you only) with an anonymous indicator
• Anonymous posts do not appear on other users' profile pages
• All community guidelines still apply to anonymous posts
• We can identify anonymous post violations and enforce consequences
• Use anonymity responsibly and prayerfully

Privacy and Safety

We Protect Your Information

• Never share your password with anyone
• Be cautious about sharing personal information publicly
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• Review our Privacy Policy for detailed information

Parental Guidance

• Users must be 13 years or older
• Parents should monitor their children's activity
• Report any concerning behavior involving minors immediately through the app's reporting function (update when we have direct product guidance).

Your Responsibility

• You are responsible for all activity on your account
• Keep your login credentials secure
• Log out on shared devices
• Report unauthorized access immediately

Safely Create Meaningful Posts

• Choose your media thoughtfully: text, image, OR video
• Consider whether your sharing would be more vulnerable as an anonymous post
• Remember that posts in the feed are seen by the entire community

Changes to These Guidelines

We reserve the right to update these Community Guidelines as our community grows and evolves. We will notify members of significant changes through:

• In-app notifications
• App inbox announcements
• Posts to the community

Continued use of Bible Vod after changes indicates acceptance of the updated guidelines.

Scripture Foundation

These guidelines are rooted in biblical principles:

On Love: "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God." – 1 John 4:7

On Words: "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." – Ephesians 4:29

On Unity: "Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." – Ephesians 4:3

On Peace: "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." – Hebrews 12:14

On Truth: "Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding." – Proverbs 23:23

Final Thoughts

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." – Philippians 4:8

Bible Vod exists to glorify God and build up His Church. Every post, comment, and interaction should reflect the love of Christ and point others toward Him. When we fail, and we all do: we extend grace, seek forgiveness, and help one another grow.

We are grateful for your commitment to making Bible Vod a place where believers can gather safely to encourage one another and grow in God's Word.

Thank you for being part of our community. May God bless you abundantly as you walk with Him.

Contact Information

For Technical Support: feedback@biblevod.com

For Safety and Abuse Reports: Use the report functionality in the app

Last Updated: November 6, 2025 Version 1.0

"Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen." – Ephesians 6:24