Should
I, as a Christian, Care About Politics?
Well,
yeah. But I'll take a page or two to explain. If you care anything
about freedom, your nation, religion, or your own well-being, you
should. And I hope you do. The view of the average Christian teenager
is: “I hate politics. They don't matter. I mean, who really
cares?”
Well, I do, and you
should,
if you don't all ready
.
All
Christians should be actively involved in politics. Please don't
faint. Stay with me. I'll repeat that.
All
Christians should be actively involved in politics.
You may be saying: “
What?!?”.
Well, I won't take back my comment, nor will I leave you hanging.
I'll explain that. First of all, your religious freedom hangs upon
it. Nearly every single country in the world is doing their very best
to do away with Christianity. And, as sad as it is to say it, the
U.S. is one of them. Secondly, you as an individual should care
about what is going on in your nation, as a Christian. Christians
should
not
sit back and watch. Anybody with that theology needs to read their
Bible. It's not biblical. As a matter of fact, it's blatantly against
it. Proverbs 25:26 says: “
Like
a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives
way before the wicked.” Point proven. We don't just watch
as
our country and culture become openly against God. In fact, we do
everything in our power to stop it. Third, politics matter because
they establish what laws you and the rest of everyone living in the
country are supposed to abide by. And you should really know whether
the laws passed are honoring to God or not. Here's a hint: most of
them aren't.
So, I think this has been sufficient to prove that politics do indeed
matter in the life of a Christian. This, however, does not mean that
everyone should strive to become a senator. If God has called you to
be one, then by all means strive to become one. But, I'm afraid that
we can't all be senators. What a bummer. Anyway, what I mean, is that
you should, at the very least
care. When Congress is seeking to pass an ungodly bill, you should
contact them. They might not listen, but that doesn't really matter.
It's our job to do what we have been called to do, and be content to
trust that God in His divine providence will do what is best with it.
We need to stop having an apathetic attitude about everything that
isn't in our immediate interest. So, I guess this little article has
come to a conclusion at last. The summary? Yes. You, as a Christian,
should
care
about politics. And, as a matter of fact, it's a sin if you don't.
After all, Paul rejoiced when he was brought before King Agrippa,
didn't he? So should we. We should be a light in every
part
of our lives. Not in every area but politics. Thanks for reading, and
God bless.
