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Unity in Spite of Politics |
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Written by Aaron Sparks
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Sunday, 19 October 2008 00:00 |
I have heard a lot about politics this year, this time of year, and it seems the closer we get to voting day, the more it escalates. Some try to persuade others to vote one way or another. Some may discuss the “issues” at hand.
I realize that most of you (targeted readers) are not able to vote this election, but I’m sure you have your opinions formed anyhow. Whether they’ve been given to you by your parents, friends, or you’ve managed to formulate your own opinions... it’s most likely that you have them.
As undoubtedly, you may encounter a heated discussion concerning this topic, you may also be involved in it (and schools may welcome it in some classes). Please keep in mind to be respectful of others and their thinking. Refrain from insulting intelligences or questioning their eternal destination based on their political opinion.
We must be respectful, especially in the Church. It might come as a surprise that not everyone is a McCain supporter that also claims to be Christian (gasp).
“I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.” -1Cor. 1:10
“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had.“ -Acts 4:32
“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” -Rom. 13:1
I pray that we may all be patient and compassionate with others that we might be known by our love instead of our political fervency. Also, that you will hope and trust in the all powerful God instead of the “Superpower” of America. Remember who’s in control and don’t forget the bigger picture. Governments and Empires come and go, but God is eternal.
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