We've got to keep this perspective! It's been a little hard to see how many Christian leaders have endorsed candidates from the pulpit. Came across this blog and LOVED this quote:
Something might be wrong in the Church when we...
- are more passionate about a political party, than about the Church
- boldly tell our neighbors about our candidate, but don't tell them about our Savior
- joyfully give money to a political campaign, but don't tithe or give to missions
- pray for our candidate's victory, but not for our neighbor's salvation
- transfer our trust from God's word to a political system.
Yea, something is wrong when we put our hope in the messianic promises of candidates. It's called idolatry, and folly.
There's been a lot of passion and excitement during this campaign season. I would love to see that kind of passion about the Kingdom of God - about things that are more eternal than temporary.
1 comment:
Jason, thank you for saying this. I know that I am guilty of this practice and hope that I will pray for and honor our leaders, no matter who they are. It is true that God appoints leaders to their position. His will is beyond dispute and He is sovereign and we must lay our hope on Him. Tough days may be instore for our nation, but if God is with us who could be against us?
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