Can a believer get involved with politics?

[Leonardo Von]

Can a believer get involved with politics?

Many believers think so (whether being candidate or supporting one). They stick up for the idea that, the more believers are involved in politics, the greater of the probability of changing the world for better.

Unfortunately, the world can’t be fixed. At first place, we can see in the Holy Scripture that the world shall wax worse and worse (2Tim 3:13) because almost all people will lose their love (Mat 24:12), the ministry of iniquity is working (2Thess 2:3) and is about to reach its apex with the antichrist and his New World Order. Whether we like or not, the world will get old (Isaiah 51:6) and its transgression will increase (Isa 24:20).

I know that many believers are will intentioned, longing for transforming this world by the power of Jesus Christ, for His glory. Nonetheless, this feat already was tried:

•    Jer 51:9 -> “We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies.”.

If the system that rules this world (which is a Great Babylon) could be changed for better, there wouldn’t be the following advice:

•    Rev 18:4 -> “And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.”.

And it is no wonder. After all, the prince of this world is Ha-Satan:

•    Joh 12:31 -> “Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.”.
•    Joh 14:30 -> “Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.”.
•    Joh 16:11 -> “Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.”.

And the world lies on him:

•    1Jn 5:19 -> “We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.”.

Hence Jesus said:

•    Luk 5:10 -> “And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”.

See that Jesus told the disciples to take the good fishes (Mt 13:47-78) from the sea of this world; and not to remain in the sea trying to convince the herd fish that they can serve Jesus without having to leave the sea, as long as they strive to live in goodness, trying to convert other fish to Jesus (without seeking any change of nature so that they can survive outside the sea fishing other fishes).
So, what the believer ought to do in terms of politics is to preach the gospel to the politicians after praying for them:

•    1Ti 2:1-3  -> “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”

In the end, have a good day fighting against the corruption of this world, but not with physical weapons, but spiritual ones (Eph 6:10-18):

•    2Co 10:3-5 -> “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”. 

[B-B]

William Wilberforce, a faithful Believer, was a British politician, and had quite an impact, for good, whilst serving in this position.

[Who me]

The Earl of Salisbury, William Booth, Elizabeth Fry, Many of the Quaker families in buisness showed by how they provided for their employees Christian examples of love and care.

 

But it goes back into the 1st centuary, when Christians used to collect and raise abandoned babies left out to die, or when durring a plauge they cared for the dying.

 

The problem of saying Christians don't do politics is it means Christians don't seek to meet the needs of others.

 

As James says you have faith, show it to me. I by my works show you my faith.

 

If you don'y love, you don't act.

[tim_from_pa]

18 hours ago, Leonardo Von said:

Can a believer get involved with politics?

Many believers think so (whether being candidate or supporting one). They stick up for the idea that, the more believers are involved in politics, the greater of the probability of changing the world for better.

Unfortunately, the world can’t be fixed. At first place, we can see in the Holy Scripture that the world shall wax worse and worse (2Tim 3:13) because almost all people will lose their love (Mat 24:12), the ministry of iniquity is working (2Thess 2:3) and is about to reach its apex with the antichrist and his New World Order. Whether we like or not, the world will get old (Isaiah 51:6) and its transgression will increase (Isa 24:20).

I know that many believers are will intentioned, longing for transforming this world by the power of Jesus Christ, for His glory. Nonetheless, this feat already was tried:

•    Jer 51:9 -> “We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies.”.

If the system that rules this world (which is a Great Babylon) could be changed for better, there wouldn’t be the following advice:

•    Rev 18:4 -> “And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.”.

And it is no wonder. After all, the prince of this world is Ha-Satan:

•    Joh 12:31 -> “Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.”.
•    Joh 14:30 -> “Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.”.
•    Joh 16:11 -> “Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.”.

And the world lies on him:

•    1Jn 5:19 -> “We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.”.

Hence Jesus said:

•    Luk 5:10 -> “And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”.

See that Jesus told the disciples to take the good fishes (Mt 13:47-78) from the sea of this world; and not to remain in the sea trying to convince the herd fish that they can serve Jesus without having to leave the sea, as long as they strive to live in goodness, trying to convert other fish to Jesus (without seeking any change of nature so that they can survive outside the sea fishing other fishes).
So, what the believer ought to do in terms of politics is to preach the gospel to the politicians after praying for them:

•    1Ti 2:1-3  -> “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”

In the end, have a good day fighting against the corruption of this world, but not with physical weapons, but spiritual ones (Eph 6:10-18):

•    2Co 10:3-5 -> “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”. 

Good post.  I see where you are coming from, and involvement in politics as a hope for an ultimate solution, no.  But to become a light to the world, yes.  God's people both past and present were and are here to be a light to this fallen world, ultimately to usher in the Kingdom of God by the Lord's Return. But this participation of course is just a journey to get there to prepare people so they know what to expect and what righteousness is.  Thus, a Christian's participation is not prohibited, but should not be the sole thing, either.