Being A Christian In Deed Not Just In Fact

"For many walk, of whom I [Paul] have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ" - Philippians 3:18-20

I am certain that if you have been reading or listening to the news - you know that there is a presidential election looming. And no ... this is not a political post. Rather it is an observation. Whether you identify as a Democrat or Republican or some other option is your choice. What I want to do is stir your brain cells and your spiritual understanding and awareness.

So, to the observation. There are a number of social, political, candidate character and financial issues that are being bantered between the parties. I will not address them specifically - only to say that some infringe on what God has made plain and some do not. I am addressing both. Really not the issues themselves so much has the emotions and subsequent responses that are provoked by those issues.

As Christians - and my assumption is that you are one and if not - we face a constant struggle - that being how to respond to world events given that our primary citizenship is in heaven and therefore, our primary allegiance is to Jehovah God. All that said - as we live this life - no matter what side of the "political" aisle we find ourselves on - those issues can often prompt anger, contempt and bitterness in us. 

There is no place for anger, contempt or bitterness in the heart of one surrendered by faith to the God of heaven. I will not re-share the verses from Galatians chapter 5, but a quick read will remind you of where anger, contempt, and bitterness find their source. So, to the point of this observation. First - do not try to justify embracing that which is contrary to the nature of God as ok and "just part of politics". You must take a stand against it. As Christians living in a fallen world, we are by our rebirth unevenly yoked. The natural side of our uneven yoke always demands that we compromise our faith to be satisfied. Second, I wish I knew the answer to the dilemma we face. But this I do know - God is sovereign no matter who wins the election - in any country, not just the U.S. As such, we are called to be witnesses to everyone who does not know Jesus, irrespective of party affiliation and be an encouragement to those are Christians to be faithful to the One who saved them.

Every day - not just in an election year, we have an opportunity to be a Christian in deed and not just in fact.

Think about it – Pray about it – Believe it – Walk in it. Let your light shine and give God the glory. 

By Faith Alone By His Grace Alone And For His Glory Alone