“DISARRAY.”
Just one word on the cover of Newsmax magazine describes America today, as an Associated Press poll says, “82% are pessimistic about politics.”
Christians have an array of solutions to offer: The pulpit. Voting. Revival. Gospel. Prayer. Church. Awakening. Scripture. Repentance. Second Coming.
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We also hear four different views:
- God is sovereign. “Stop worrying and simply trust Him. He reigns! He’ll bring about the outcome He wills. Vote if you want, but remind yourself, He’s sovereign!”
- Judgment. “These are the end times, and we’re under judgment! God’s shaking things, so why polish brass on a sinking ship? Get prepared. Turn off the news. Get ready because Jesus is returning soon!”
- Fears of Christian nationalism. “Watch out for those trying to set up America as a theocracy. They’re stirring up hysteria and rage, saying we’re being invaded at our border and the economy’s collapsing! Their leaders are toxic, making grandiose promises to restore America, but they don’t deliver. They’re extremists!”
- Evangelical progressives. The “Shepherds for Sale” book lies and vilifies compassionate Christians. Andy Stanley has homosexuals speak; Tim Keller’s church has Trump-hater David French, and Evangelicals for Harris has Billy Graham’s granddaughter Jerushah Duford; ministries get bucks from far-Left groups. “‘Love your neighbor’: That’s what open borders, gender care, reproductive freedom and harvesting organs for redemptive purposes are all about.”
Should we avoid politics? Allow me, along with some significant historical icons, to share Scriptures, suggestions and what I pray is sage advice to help us navigate wisely.
Going Forward
Is it true that Jesus never got involved in politics, only in preaching the gospel and building the church?
He did say, “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36a, NIV) to reassure Pilate He was not fomenting rebellion to take over by force, but the reality remains: He was engaged in establishing a countercultural upside-down kingdom to impact the world, not merely provide religious services. “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here” (Acts 17:6b, ESV).
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