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For 30 years, Christian leader and spiritual adviser Billy Graham has been offering advice to the thousands of readers who share their problems ...
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For 30 years, Christian leader and spiritual adviser Billy Graham has been offering advice to the thousands of readers who share their problems ...
Read more about By Billy Graham, Tribune Media Services.
Should I Mix My Religion With My Politics?
By Billy Graham, Tribune Media Services
Q: I know you try to stay out of politics, but some very controversial
moral issues will be coming up in the next election in our state, and
some of us feel we ought to take a public stand and try to get them
defeated. Should we? -- L.K.
A: Over the years, I have tried to avoid getting involved in partisan politics -- and on those few occasions when I may have stepped over the line (at least in some people's view), I regretted it later. As an evangelist, my calling has been to preach the Gospel to as many people as possible, and I have always wanted to avoid putting up any unnecessary barriers.
But that doesn't mean Christians should be unconcerned about the problems our society faces -- not at all. Nor should we ignore the moral and spiritual issues that undergird our nation -- and are often under assault today. The Bible says, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9).
Christians have a responsibility to do what they can to work for what is right; this is one reason why I believe every Christian should vote. God also calls some people to assume political office, or to work in other ways to fight evil and seek to bring about good. Seek God's will as you consider getting involved in this issue -- and whatever you decide, ask God to keep you humble and kind, even toward those with whom you disagree.
The Bible says, "You are the salt of the earth. ... You are the light of the world" (Matthew 5:13-14). Ask God to make you salt and light to those around you, and point them to the ultimate answer to our world's problems: Jesus Christ.
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This news arrived on: 08/20/2008
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08-22-2008 10:05
Ogbonnaya Odim wrote:
should politics be mixed with religion?
The heart of kings are in His hand and the chritian can easily submit to the moulding of the Almighty. The result, a more sensitive government.
08-22-2008 03:25
normajun wrote:
politics with religion
Even kings listened to the prophets and wore sackcloths with his subjects, to atone for their sins, and beg God for His forgiveness and to spare their lives.And God spared their lives!Amen.
Let us live as children of light, so we will live in the light forever, .like our God, and creator, savior and helper!Let God's laws rule our whole lives, thoughts, words, and actions, and we will live the abundant life, Amen!WE can't be two-faced.It's either we serve God, or the world.If we live by God's rules(Righteousness), then we will live in peace , joy and harmony, even prosperity! That is the abundant life.Politics is having the power and worldly position to control that which will bring goodness to this world we live in, temporarily, as a preparatory school for us to practice on loving, forgiving and helping one another.Therefore, if we are good, we will enjoy its bountiful reward, which is harmony, prosperity and peace, and long life!
Let us live as children of light, so we will live in the light forever, .like our God, and creator, savior and helper!Let God's laws rule our whole lives, thoughts, words, and actions, and we will live the abundant life, Amen!WE can't be two-faced.It's either we serve God, or the world.If we live by God's rules(Righteousness), then we will live in peace , joy and harmony, even prosperity! That is the abundant life.Politics is having the power and worldly position to control that which will bring goodness to this world we live in, temporarily, as a preparatory school for us to practice on loving, forgiving and helping one another.Therefore, if we are good, we will enjoy its bountiful reward, which is harmony, prosperity and peace, and long life!
08-20-2008 14:36
Kay AKharume wrote:
Should Potlitics Be Mixed Religion
As Pastor Graham reminded us in his reply, we are the salt of the earth as Jesus said in the new testament, I believe this means that we as christians should always makes sure we keep the code of good in whatever capacity.
Also in the book of proverbs, it was mentioned that we should respect those in authority and pray for them, in doing so we cannot let them go astray or institute a law that is not morally questionable as we support them in our prayers.
Finally, I believe that christians should become more involved in the policy making and governance to help keep our country from extreme bills or laws being put into the constitution. In getting into politics we can help affect our country and policies with godly contributions.
Also in the book of proverbs, it was mentioned that we should respect those in authority and pray for them, in doing so we cannot let them go astray or institute a law that is not morally questionable as we support them in our prayers.
Finally, I believe that christians should become more involved in the policy making and governance to help keep our country from extreme bills or laws being put into the constitution. In getting into politics we can help affect our country and policies with godly contributions.
08-20-2008 07:49
finda tommy wrote:
should I mixmy religion with my politics?
yes I believe that christians should participate in politics. If christians(born-again) are heads of organizations or let say as President the people will live in peace; but if we christians should say we will not take part in politics and let the hidden be, what do we except? Corruptions of course!
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