Neither should yours be. I'm not saying we should not be involved in the political process--we are indeed to use our voice and our vote according to how God directs us. What I mean is that politics should not, must not take the place of God. That means we should not, cannot look to politics or a particular politician for our deliverance or salvation. There is only one Deliverer, one Savior, and He is Jesus Christ.
That's what my life is about. Jesus. Doing what He says.
So does Jesus talk about politics?
You bet.
There are many verses in the Bible I could pull in here. I choose these because of the divisiveness, anger, and outright hatred I've seen and heard. Read these, and then act accordingly. Not because I say so. I have no authority. Do so because this is the word of God.
Titus 3:1 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 toward all men.
Romans 13:1, 2 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. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
I Timothy 2:1, 2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
My life isn't about politics, but politics is part of life. As with all things, the Bible tells us how to deal with it.
Why?
Why did Paul tell Titus to remind the people to be subject to rulers and so on? Because, in Titus 3:3-8, he explains that our old way of life was to be foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved but through Jesus Christ all that changed so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable to everyone. If we're focused on hate and division, we cannot do what is good. And that's what matters.
Paul tells the Romans to submit to the authorities because God put them there. Period, enough said.
And he urges Timothy to pray for those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Because this is good, and pleases God. I want to please God. Do you?
God knows a house divided cannot stand.
Mark 3:24 and 25. If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
God knows that unless we submit to the authorities He has placed over us, we will divide and go our separate ways. If we as a nation are divided, we cannot stand. We cannot do what is good. We cannot live peaceful, quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Therefore, this bears repeating:
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 toward all men.
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