History is the story of cultures endlessly vacillating
between tyranny and anarchy. Mankind has continually sought to find the delicate balance between these two extremes, but all societies have been and still are comprised of flawed, sinful people, which inevitably prevents this balance from being found.
If, upon rare occasion, this elusive equilibrium is found, it is quickly lost.
The sins and flaws inherent in our societies mimic the extremes of the tyranny and anarchy to which they lead. Men are greedy and lazy, power-hungry and irresponsible, complacent and rebellious. Our nations are macrocosms of the individuals of which they are comprised.
For those who claim the name of Christ, our duty, no, our privilege, is to advance the cause of Christ regardless of where our society falls on this political spectrum. We are to serve Christ as faithfully under oppression as when liberty reigns. We are to love our neighbors as ourselves when it is easy and when it is difficult. Our circumstances and the sins of others do not absolve us of our responsibility to love God and our fellow men.
Navigating these tense political times can be complex, but it is also very simple. Trust and obey God. Love other people and treat them as you want to be treated. Submit to the authorities God has placed in your life, but, when necessary, obey God rather than man.
Be faithful to God and leave the results to Him.
If, upon rare occasion, this elusive equilibrium is found, it is quickly lost.
The sins and flaws inherent in our societies mimic the extremes of the tyranny and anarchy to which they lead. Men are greedy and lazy, power-hungry and irresponsible, complacent and rebellious. Our nations are macrocosms of the individuals of which they are comprised.
For those who claim the name of Christ, our duty, no, our privilege, is to advance the cause of Christ regardless of where our society falls on this political spectrum. We are to serve Christ as faithfully under oppression as when liberty reigns. We are to love our neighbors as ourselves when it is easy and when it is difficult. Our circumstances and the sins of others do not absolve us of our responsibility to love God and our fellow men.
Navigating these tense political times can be complex, but it is also very simple. Trust and obey God. Love other people and treat them as you want to be treated. Submit to the authorities God has placed in your life, but, when necessary, obey God rather than man.
Be faithful to God and leave the results to Him.
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