Read this short excerpt from “Why Jesus Wouldn’t Run for Office”, shared from Charisma Caucus. For those who question why Christians should get involved in politics, here are some thoughts…

“God commands us to remind our children, to teach the next generation what we know about Him, His deeds, and His word. We read in Judges that “another generation arose after them who did not know the Lord nor the work which He had done” (2:10). In other words, that new generation departed from God—and that’s what we are on the brink of today. Once upon a time, the pulpit set the tone for the nation; now there are those who would try to silence the outcry. If we don’t talk about these things, if we don’t warn from our pulpits, then the next generation will forget what God has done for this country. In fact, they are already forgetting. Please listen to the sermon referenced at the top of this article.

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Daniel Webster, secretary of state in the mid-19th century, said: There is no nation on earth powerful enough to accomplish our overthrow. Our destruction, should it come at all, will be from another quarter. From the inattention of the people to the concerns of their government, from their carelessness and negligence.

Nevertheless, there is hope for where our nation is. There is hope for where the church is. And there is hope for your personal life—but it comes at a cost.”

Jesus Wouldn’t Run for Office

Some people will say, “What does this have to do with the gospel? Politics shouldn’t be talked about from the pulpit.” But when a person is born again—when their heart changes—they now yearn to expose the unfruitful works of darkness. They want to bring the light to all areas of life. They have a desire to proclaim God’s truth from the mountaintops. And that’s what this has to do with the gospel.

Many make the argument that Christians should not be involved with politics at all. However, did you know that the word politics means governing or leading a group of people? Do you think God’s Word has anything to say about that? I will submit to you that it has quite a bit to say about it.

We often hear, “Jesus wouldn’t run for office.” Of course not—He is the Office. Do you not know that the government rests upon His shoulder (Isa. 9:6)? He will tread them with the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God; He has a name written: King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. 19:15−16). Of course, He’s not going to run for office. He doesn’t need three branches of government—He is the Branch. Jesus Christ doesn’t need separation of powers—He is the Power. He is the governing authority. He is sovereign, and all governments sit under His control. So, does it not stand to reason that He is concerned about what this government represents?

To read this entire article from Charisma, click here.