Christians and Caesar's affairs (Esther 4:13)

SUMMARY: The sermon is about the political participation of Christians. The pastor reads a passage from the Book of Esther and discusses the importance of Christians being involved in the political process. He emphasizes that Christians should participate in the political process as citizens and be law-abiding, but also prioritize the principles of the Kingdom of God when there is a conflict between the two. He also talks about the importance of discernment and being respectful of laws, but not being afraid to break them when necessary. The pastor believes that Christians are currently at a crossroads where they must decide which worldview to follow, a secular human worldview or a spiritual one based on the word of God. He encourages Christians to consider the essential spirit of a political candidate or party before voting or participating in the political process.

The speaker discusses two views of the world - one that is focused on earthly concerns and one that is focused on divine revelation and fear of God. He encourages people to vote and participate in politics based on the principles of the word of God rather than personal interests or charisma of a candidate. He cites the example of Esther in the Bible who used her position to confront the king and bring about change. He urges people to take a leap of faith and participate in the political process, even if it is uncomfortable. He prays for wisdom and guidance in the upcoming elections and for justice, love, and truth to prevail in the nation.

I want to read a couple of verses from the Book of Esther. Let's go to Chapter 4. Let's go to verse 13. And it's a passage that many of us have heard before. It is a passage that we are familiar with and it has been applied in many different ways, but you want to apply it in the sense of this topic that concerns me this morning. It says here:

“...Then Mordecai said to answer Esther: “Do not think that you will escape in the king's house more than any other Jew. Because if you are absolutely silent at this time, respite and liberation will come from somewhere else for the Jews; but you and your father's house will perish, and who knows if you have reached the Kingdom by this time.”

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