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As we continue the election season, let’s not forget that we are Christians above all else. The Gospel is most important, not politics.

From The Christian Post. Politics is very important. Politics played a role in the abolition of slavery and segregation and in the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Conversely, it was because of a political vote that Hitler came into power, resulting in the deaths of multiplied tens of millions of lives.

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So, politics can be very important.

Politics affects the economy, which in turn affects everyday life.

Politics affects national security, which can be a matter of life and death.

Politics affects which judges are appointed to our courts, which in turn can determine what laws are passed for a nation.

Politics can affect our most fundamental freedoms and rights. Few things are more important than that.

So, we dare not downplay what politics can do.

But politics is not the Gospel. Let’s not confuse the two.

By highlighting the stark differences between politics and the Gospel we can keep our priorities in the right place.

In this short list, I’ll contrast the negative side of politics with the positive power of the Gospel.

Politics says crush your enemies. The Gospel says love your enemies.

Politics is a dog-eat-dog world. The Gospel overcomes evil with good.

Politics changes laws. The Gospel changes hearts.

Politics cannot save, deliver, or transform. The Gospel saves, delivers, and transforms.

Politics thrives on lies. The Gospel thrives on truth.

Politics breeds personal vendettas. The Gospel breeds reconciliation.

Politics is moved by polling and opinion. The Gospel is moved by the fear of the Lord.

Politics is fueled by backroom deals. The Gospel is fueled by prayer room appeals.

Politics sells out to the highest bidder. The Gospel is not for sale.

Politics operates in the power of the flesh. The Gospel operates in the power of the Spirit.

Politics specializes in fearmongering ad campaigns. The Gospel specializes in revealing God’s love.

Politics impacts this world. The Gospel impacts both this world and the world to come.

Politics is riddled with corruption. The Gospel is marked by purity.

Politics exalts people. The Gospel exalts Jesus.

Politics makes inflated promises. The Gospel proclaims the promises of God.

Politics is hollow. The Gospel is holy.

You can easily add your own thoughts to this short list, but the bottom line is simple. Politics is important, but politics is not the Gospel.

So let’s get educated on the key issues, let’s vote, and let’s call our candidates to account. But let’s not look to politics to do what only the Gospel can do. And let’s make the Great Commission our greatest priority.

Put another way, if our mantra was “Make America Righteous,” we would know that neither the Republicans nor the Democrats could attain that goal.

To say it again: politics has its place and it’s a very important place. But what the Gospel can do in a moment of time, save a sinner from death and judgment and give that person a new heart, delivering them from the kingdom of Satan and transferring them into the kingdom of God, politics can never do.

It’s really pretty simple.

Let’s keep the main thing the main thing. For followers of Jesus, the Gospel, not politics, must be the main thing. Always.

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This article was originally published at The Christian Post. Photo Credit: Mayer Tawfik on Unsplash.

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Roberta
September 24, 2024

As a born-again woman, the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST is always first in my life! Because of this, I pray for our nation and for President Trump to be allowed back in office in JESUS NAME! Our country is in the shape it is in today because Christians HAVE NOT BEEN PRAYING FOR THE CULTURE! FATHER GOD please wake up YOUR people and teach them how to pray according to YOUR WORD and YOUR Will in all things in JESUS NAME! Amen!

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Darlene Estlow
September 23, 2024

Thank you for reminding us that the gospel is the main point. As I work in the political arena, doing what I can to see righteousness move forward, may I not begin to worship politics as the answer. Politics is important but if we leave the gospel, we have no hope or life.

Denise Pierce
September 22, 2024

The truths contained in these ‘stark contrasts’ contained in Michael Brown’s writing can right the wrongs we’ve heard and said and done in church settings.I do strongly believe these can and will move God’s church to act versus staying slient. Why you might ask? Because we either retain the US Constitution or lose it and then experience the death of it.

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Jacqueline
September 22, 2024

Let’s keep the main thing the main thing. For followers of Jesus, the Gospel, not politics, must be the main thing. Always.

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Becky Sue
September 22, 2024

Just what I needed to read today, especially since I’m feeling sad about what’s happening to our Country.
Thank you.

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Ann Shaw
September 22, 2024

Hallelujah praise the LORD!

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dennis
September 22, 2024

Our Foundation is The Word
Isa33 says YeHoVaH is our;
JUDGE (Judicial)
LAWGIVER (Legislation)
KING (Executive)

Salt and Light Preserves
Morality is from YeHoVaH
HIS Church is HIS governing body on earth. The gates of hell shall not prevail if HIS Church will pray, register and vote
RIGHTEOUSNESS

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