March 4, 2013

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and
authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do
whatever is good, to slander no one, to be
peaceable and considerate, and to show true
humility to all men (Titus 3:1 - 2 NIV).

These words were written at a time when
Christians were hated and the government was
corrupt.

I think about our current culture and wonder if
our time in some ways resembles the
frustration these early Christians faced. Yet,
God did not call them to rally, to demonstrate,
to ridicule, or slander against the government
that oppressed them.

American Christians have the freedom to
assemble, to voice their displeasure of our
government officials and the right to vote for
those who are in authority over us. And as
responsible citizens, we should partake in
these liberties.

The world is tired of mud-slinging politics. But
have we been any different in our Christian
example of voicing our displeasure?  

There is a fine line between legitimate protest
and disrespect. How then should the Christian
voice a differing opinion?

With love and peace toward ALL men, give
credit where credit is due and earnestly pray
for those who govern us.

That's my two cents. What's yours?





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