Change…well; we’ll see what type of change is coming. I have been told that before I begin to say something I usually preface it so…
At the risk of ticking some off…
Over the past two days you’ve seen a change. You’ve seen people cry over the decision made in our presidential election. You’ve seen people hang their heads in worry. You’ve seen the entire world rejoice in the decision made and they. don’t .even .live .here.
For the older black Americans, I can see why they are so emotional. They had “a dream” and they have finally seen it achieved. Hopefully for our country, this will put an end to racism. Hopefully, for our country this will put an end to “playing the race card” anytime something happens. Hopefully, for our country this will make ALL people realize that they can achieve anything if they WORK hard enough.
The oddest thing I’ve seen is how “Christians” have acted, voted or expressed their arguments for decisions they have made.
It goes from one extreme to the other, each side using scripture (or trying) to back up their decisions.
It seems as like our political parties, democrat and republican, we have two sides to Christianity.
There are two blogs that come to mind. Here and Here.
My question is: Who’s right??
Disclaimer: I do not personally know any of the people I have linked to; I read their blogs that is all. I am in NO WAY JUDGING any of them.
Now don’t get me wrong. I don’t believe Jesus is either democrat or republican.
I do think both sides use Him.
I'm just asking the questions!!!
Some cast their ballot in order to vote against one candidate or the other. Some cast their vote in order to show their displeasure with the current administration.
If we are “one” body, shouldn’t we feel the same about the “issues”. Now I’m not talking about our own individual convictions. There is a huge difference between my personal convictions and what God says, like for instance, wearing a purple shirt. If God has convicted me of NOT wearing a purple shirt, then I should abide by that. Because to ME, that would be a sin, going against what God has convicted me of. BUT just because He convicted me of not wearing purple, I shouldn’t force that conviction onto someone else.
BUT if it is an “issue” that God declares is an abomination to Him, if it is a commandment that I have been told to obey or if God has a problem with something that is causing sin, Shouldn’t I have a problem with it also? Shouldn’t I cast my vote for someone who stands up for that?
By the same token, if a candidate doesn’t personally believe in something but believes that people should have that “right”, shouldn’t I vote for him?? Because he “personally” doesn’t believe in it. But then, having that right doesn’t make it right or does it? Or shouldn’t we all be tolerant? Tolerant against sin?? Or tolerant to sin??? WOW…that’s kind of what it’s boiled down to.
Then you have this: Here. After all, doesn’t God actually choose who’s in charge? Doesn’t He allow situations to take place in order for us to become closer to Him? Shouldn’t we all come together and pray for our country? And for the unity of “the body of Christ”???
Maybe if the Church got it together, the rest would follow…
We have to remember that “Our ways are not His ways and our thoughts are not His thoughts. “
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