God speaks today Monday | June 17, 2024
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
(1 Kings 3:9)And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
(Luke 19:13) Let us contend for our faith with grace and love
The Church has had a positive influence throughout history when it adhered to the values of the gospel, but it has also mishandled authority and brought shame to the name of Jesus Christ. Therefore, caution is needed when advocating for greater integration between Church and government. However, Christians have a responsibility to hold societies to the moral and spiritual values of the gospel and to use their positions of influence to facilitate the spread of the gospel. Biblical figures like Joseph, Daniel, and Nehemiah used political power to advance the interests of the Kingdom of God, and Christians today should follow their example. When holding public office, Christians must rely on prayer and the word of God to gain wisdom and handle power according to gospel values. Christians cannot be hesitant or shy when God gives them the opportunity to legislate on his behalf, but they must proceed with humility, honesty, and transparency.
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If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
(James 1:5)Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee.
(2 Samuel 14:17)But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
(Hebrews 5:14)Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son.
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