The_Patriot21 Posted February 9, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 28 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 15,710 Content Per Day: 2.45 Reputation: 8,526 Days Won: 39 Joined: 10/25/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1985 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I think it is foolish for christians to NOT be politically involved, at least to a certain extent. Im not saying they all need to get up and run for office or be politically active, but I think they should all be aware of whats going on, and vote at the very least...and make educated votes. Even the Apostle Paul was politically active, Jesus even was aware of the politics of the time and used them to his advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alive Posted February 9, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 22 Topic Count: 195 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 11,054 Content Per Day: 6.52 Reputation: 9,017 Days Won: 36 Joined: 09/12/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/09/1956 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I think that we have a civic responsibility the same as any citizen of the nations we live in. The context changes depending on many things, but I have taken my cue from what Timothy says. I try to vote in such a way that best maintains the freedoms that allow us unfettered speaking of the Truth. I also desire my children and grand children to live in a peaceful environment. For me--it is just that simple. 1Tim. 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that aentreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 afor kings and all who are in 1authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and 2dignity. 3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of aGod our Savior, 4 awho desires all men to be bsaved and to ccome to the 1knowledge of the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Patriot21 Posted February 9, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 28 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 15,710 Content Per Day: 2.45 Reputation: 8,526 Days Won: 39 Joined: 10/25/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1985 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 minute ago, DustyRoad said: Who are you calling foolish, @The_Patriot2019? Are you in a position to execute that judgment regarding other servants of the Lord? The words of Jesus Christ come to my mind: "But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘You good-for-nothing,’ shall be guilty before the supreme court; and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell." (Matthew 5:22) Be careful of whom you label as foolish. It's a careless thing to do and perfectly illustrates how the cares of this world divide the brethren instead of uniting them. You may keep this perishing world of men and reap your reward from it but as for me, I want nothing to do with evil men and their evil schemes. no one, specifically. It was not meant as a insult to anyone in general, just that I think it is foolish to at least not be aware of the politics of the day. Like I pointed out even Jesus and His disciples at least knew of the local politics-the apostle Paul was to, and often used them to his advantage to witness to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Patriot21 Posted February 10, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 28 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 15,710 Content Per Day: 2.45 Reputation: 8,526 Days Won: 39 Joined: 10/25/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1985 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Margo1945 said: God's Word says we are not to call anyone "fools" but it doesn't say we can't call others "foolish" .. lol .. again, you all are mistaking my intent. it wasnt to call anyone foolish or fools, just that I think that the action of burying ones head in the sand is foolish. I mean weve all done foolish things. It was not meant, in any way, shape or form, to be an insult or an attack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Bought 1953 Posted February 10, 2020 Group: Royal Member Followers: 13 Topic Count: 48 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 6,726 Content Per Day: 2.87 Reputation: 6,258 Days Won: 5 Joined: 12/03/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Margo1945 said: God's Word says we are not to call anyone "fools" but it doesn't say we can't call others "foolish" .. lol .. Paul called some people “ Fools”........as in, “ The Fool has said that there is no God”..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 10, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 0 Topic Count: 907 Topics Per Day: 0.19 Content Count: 9,650 Content Per Day: 2.02 Reputation: 5,833 Days Won: 9 Joined: 04/07/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted February 10, 2020 Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's... (Jesus' own words). Honor those appointed to rule over you... the Apostle Paul these are civil / civic commands. In a democratic republic it is our Christian duty to be civic / civil i.e. political. The founding fathers of America knew this even though the thought of having anything to do with anything as dirty as politics unsettled them. George Washington shied away from the Presidency but answered the call of duty. I believe going off half-cocked (having only partial information) or going along with the crowd (as the people did who cried "Crucify him!") is a major part of the problem with politics because it is the vital tool of satan. Human ignorance, human herd mentality, human stubbornness / pride). Do the research. Do not fall for subterfuge from either or any side. Test everything by scripture under the tutelage of the Holy Spirit. Be sure you are right, then go ahead... Abraham Lincoln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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