This post dovetails, it seems, with the sermon last week that we heard at PEPC on Matthew 7:1-5... judge not, for with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. It seems like we can all pause to spend some (more) time reflecting and repenting of our own political "fears" that are not fear of the Lord. This also gives us freedom to engage with love toward others. Easier said than done. But grateful to be on this epic journey with Jesus (and you) to give it a go.
Thanks for sharing. Great post. I agree... keep meddling 😊
One of my favourite quotes that has frequently challenged me is "The devil doesn't care what position you take as long as you leave the character of Christ to defend it." 100% agree that Christ like character (centred on love) should be the heartbeat of everything we do, in politics and life in general.
I feel like a great test to our political discipleship, along the lines of your Proverbial questions, is Paul's exhortation in Colossians 3. "rid yourself of greed, anger, rage, malice, slander and filthy language", and "Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another, and forgive any grievances you may have against each other... and put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Imagine a political leader or party who lived by those virtues. Or better yet, imagine if those qualities described our interaction with the current political issues. Our motivation would far closer align with God's, and we would be far more likely to take the time and energy to listen for wisdom (from wherever it may speak) rather than give in to fearmongering or blame.
This post dovetails, it seems, with the sermon last week that we heard at PEPC on Matthew 7:1-5... judge not, for with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. It seems like we can all pause to spend some (more) time reflecting and repenting of our own political "fears" that are not fear of the Lord. This also gives us freedom to engage with love toward others. Easier said than done. But grateful to be on this epic journey with Jesus (and you) to give it a go.
Thanks for sharing. Great post. I agree... keep meddling 😊
One of my favourite quotes that has frequently challenged me is "The devil doesn't care what position you take as long as you leave the character of Christ to defend it." 100% agree that Christ like character (centred on love) should be the heartbeat of everything we do, in politics and life in general.
I feel like a great test to our political discipleship, along the lines of your Proverbial questions, is Paul's exhortation in Colossians 3. "rid yourself of greed, anger, rage, malice, slander and filthy language", and "Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another, and forgive any grievances you may have against each other... and put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Imagine a political leader or party who lived by those virtues. Or better yet, imagine if those qualities described our interaction with the current political issues. Our motivation would far closer align with God's, and we would be far more likely to take the time and energy to listen for wisdom (from wherever it may speak) rather than give in to fearmongering or blame.
Thank you for sharing Michael, keep meddling :)
Great thoughts, Thomas! That Colossians 3 list is powerful