As Christians , we are citizens of a different nation . We march under a different flag .
So here ’ s the question : how should Christians handle their secondary political differences ? ( Again , we ’ re not talking about compromising on things the Bible speaks clearly about — only secondary questions about political applications over which a sincere Christian might genuinely find disagreement with another one .)
At Summit Church , I taught a sermon series titled “ Four Myths Americans Believe about Politics ” that provides a compass for navigating these questions . Let me share those points with you here .
Myth 1 : Politics Are of First Importance
Let me be clear : Politics are indeed important — enacting good politics can be a way of loving your neighbor , promoting justice , and protecting the vulnerable . But most political issues are not of first importance . That ’ s because the solutions humanity most needs start not in the Oval Office but the human heart . Thus , Jesus didn ’ t come to preach policy change . He came to offer heart resurrection .
His approach was unique among religious leaders . Moses overthrew a country ( Egypt ), destroyed it from the inside , then marched off with a new set of rules for a new nation . Muhammad rode a white horse and conquered cities . Even Confucius and Buddha associated political aspirations with their religious reforms .
Jesus avoided all of that , even though he was constantly pushed toward it by both sides . He
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