This blog is devoted to applying the teachings of Jesus when he said to take the beams out of our own eye before we judge others. So let us consider some of our political beams in the interest of our own spiritual benefit, especially as some espouse we are currently engaged in a non-violent civil war in America.
Recently I came across this quote by William McKinley, our 25th President of the United States.
"Let us remember that our interest is in concord, not conflict; and that our real eminence (distinction) rests in the victories of peace, not war."
Do you think this has any relevance to the internal political party power plays between Democrates and Republicans? Is this a quote that has biblical underpinnings? Does it have practical Christian implications for you? If so, what? And finally, honestly, do you pray for our President and the political party which you disagree and perhaps even villify?
This sounds political, but I think it is really more spiritual than political.
Beams Away!
Brett
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I am a student of ministry currently attending Liberty Baptist Graduate School and Seminary (online since I am stationed here with the Army) and have to wrestled with this same question. I do pray for the President and his party of Democrats that they will truly lead with conviction. I also pray for the American people to be smart and put our future leaders to the test when we vote. Back in the day, John the Baptist could not vote out Herod Antipas and was beheaded for calling out the sins of his leader in public manner (the wilderness at the River Jordan).
ReplyDeleteWe as Americans get to vote. but we must pray for those who are voted in and support them where we can. We can disagree without being rebellious.