Friday, October 24, 2008

On Politics and Christianity

Sometimes I think that we do the cause of Christ more harm than good when we take a strong, public political stand. After all, the gospel is that God exists, loves us, and died for us to have a relationship with us. That message gets lost in the debates about abortion, homosexual marriage, fiscal conservatism, the war on terror, and the many other issues that arise on the public platform. I long to be part of a force for good in our world, but I keep coming back to the thought that any movement for Christ will be "grassroots." Better yet, true change will come from the gospel lived out in the lives of individuals for individuals. The love of Christ shining through us onto others... that is what changes the world.

However, I have hesitated to say it because I haven't felt able to say it well enough, especially when the temptation occasionally comes to me to deny that thought. Thankfully, God has provided someone who says it better:

1 comment:

Kristy said...

I love listening to him any chance I get - he does say it better than anyone I know , thank for posting this video.