POLITICS IN CHURCH Part 2: How To Choose Sides
October 11, 2020Put our faith filters ahead of our political filters
Disagree politically
Love unconditionally
Pray for unity
“Jesus didn’t come to take sides. He came to take over!”
—Dr. Tony Evans
The Law of Christ (Jesus’ Love)
John 13:34-35
…Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
1 Corinthians 9:19
Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
1 Corinthians 9:21
To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from the law of God but am under the law of Christ).
Galatians 6:2
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
The Law of Christ (Jesus’ Love)
Informed Conscience
The Law of Christ (Jesus’ Love)
Informed Conscience
Knowledge and Wisdom
The Law of Christ (Jesus’ Love)
Informed Conscience
Knowledge and Wisdom
Policy, Platform, and Legislation
Our cultural context determines our perspective.
The Law of Christ (Jesus’ Love)
Informed Conscience
Knowledge and Wisdom
Policy, Platform, and Legislation
1. Listen
Listen to people who don’t experience the world the way you do.
2. Learn
Be a student, not just a critic.
3. Love
The you beside you is more precious to God than your potentially flawed view.
Listen | Learn | Love
Disagree Politically
Love Unconditionally
Pray for Unity