Should A Christian/The Church Be Involved in Politics?
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Episode Description
For years I said, "no" to the church being involved in politics. Our responsibility was to "Preach the Gospel.” After more consideration and examination, the church’s job isn’t just about getting people out of hell and into heaven. It’s about getting Jesus in our hearts and to transform us here on earth. That transformation includes becoming kingdom-minded with all areas of our life, including politics.
1) DECOMPARTMENTALIZATION
When we ask Jesus into our life, we as Jesus to be “a part of our life.” We tend to
compartmentalize Christ, but as a follower you truly can’t. He is a part of every area of our
life from relationships to money, career, etc. Jesus didn’t die on a cross to only play a small
part in our lives.
And if Jesus is in us, then we need to view everything through the lenses of His eyes, not
ours.
Colossians 3:3-4
For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.
2) THE GOSPEL SHOULD CHANGE OUR MINDS
In life, we will all go through different events, situations, seasons that will change our mind. Many people believe think the Gospel is suppose dot change the way we behave, when, it’s supposed to change the way we think and view the world. Subsequently, the way we think affects our behavior.
Romans 12:2
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
3) THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY "CHRISTIANS" INVOLVED IN POLITICS IN THE BIBLE
Most people don’t realize the number of politics or political leaders that are in the Bible. Given the context of the time the Bible was written about, several well-known people were in the political arena. Joseph was essentially the Vice President of Egypt, David was a King, Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the King, and so many more.
The only caveat to politics for Christians is that we should not become obsessed with it or idolize it. Unless God has called you to politics, your life should not be consumed by it.
4) BECAUSE OF HISTORICALLY WHAT HAS HAPPENED WHEN GOD IS NOT TO BE FOUND IN GOVERNMENT
History tells us what will happen in the future if we don’t pay attention or learn from the past. The whole "separation of church and state" argument has been misunderstood by a lot of people. It was initially written to protect the church from the government, not the other way
around. Government without God has been tried before, and we have seen the horrible ramifications of the church being silent during these times. (ex. Hitler, Stalin)
The church needs to speak up and take a stand that aligns with God’s truth, whether that is in alignment or opposing the stance of the government or leaders of the world.