Christian friends,
In light of this very political climate, here’s some Biblical reminders.
You are called to:
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.” Proverbs 31:8-9
You are NOT called to:
Speak up for the rich, who can speak for themselves using their own powerful platforms.
You are called to:
“Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17
You are NOT called to:
Defend the powerful and plead their case.
You are called to:
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” Psalm 82:3
You are NOT called to:
Defend your preferred political party and uphold their candidates’ platforms.
You are called to:
‘deny yourself and take up your cross and follow Jesus.’ Matthew 16:24
You are NOT called to:
Follow political parties or their candidates.
You are called to:
“Make disciples of all nations” Matthew 28:19
You are NOT called to:
Make disciples of your preferred political ideologies.
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Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean we can’t do both. But it means we prioritize our actions, our time, and what causes we vocalize.
Obeying these Biblical commands doesn’t necessarily require avoiding Politics (often, it means the opposite).
We may believe implementing our preferred political party’s agenda is the best way to obey these Biblical commands.
We may believe our preferred political party best aligns with our Biblical interpretations.
But may we NEVER believe any political party fully aligns with God’s Kingdom.
May we always obey our divine Calling before spending time on our invented political parties.
May we pray for our leaders before criticizing them (and pray for guidance before endorsing them).
May we live as good citizens of our earthly country, but never at the expense of our Heavenly Kingdom.
May we remember our political posts online aren’t likely to change anything; yet spending time in-person to help just one hurting individual could, for them, change everything.
Our time is short. Choose well.
