Our Civic Duty (9 of 17)
Series: Glow
Joey Rodgers
1 Peter 2:13-17
In case you haven't noticed... we're living in a political charged culture. Since before this last election cycle, the tension in our society b/w the right and the left has been beyond manic; and the hope for some sense of resolve appears improbable. Both sides have dug in and the trench warfare has become a bloodbath. As believers, which side are we to take? That's easy - we're to take Jesus' side. And which side is that? I can assure you it has nothing to do w/ any party and everything to do w/ Christ's mission. Jesus wasn't for Republicans, Democrats, Tea Party, Green Party, or Libertarians - He was for rescuing the lost. So just what is the correct Biblical response? Where does that leave us?
This AM I want us to consider the words of Peter as it pertains to our faith and civic responsibilities. But let me forewarn everyone - the more politically motivated you are, the harder this message is going to be to swallow. Why? B/c Jesus isn't being political; He's fixated on man's redemption - and not on our politics. Which brings us back to the title of our series - GLOW. Peter epistle is reminding us of our duty to GLOW for God's glory no matter the political climate or who's at the helm. He's calling believers to live for Christ over living for politics. This doesn't mean Christians are to be apolitical, but that our responsibility for the Gospel must supersede our desires for our culture.
Lest we forget, Peter has just stated that Christians are aliens called to live holy lives that declare the excellency of God - testifying to His character, nature, and mission. Key to this calling is the reminder that this earth is not our home - we're just pilgrims passing through. As such, it would've been easy for his readers to conclude that they had no civic duty here on earth - and yet it appears that God anticipated such an idea, so he inspired Peter to address a Christian's responsibility ...
Series: Glow
Joey Rodgers
1 Peter 2:13-17
In case you haven't noticed... we're living in a political charged culture. Since before this last election cycle, the tension in our society b/w the right and the left has been beyond manic; and the hope for some sense of resolve appears improbable. Both sides have dug in and the trench warfare has become a bloodbath. As believers, which side are we to take? That's easy - we're to take Jesus' side. And which side is that? I can assure you it has nothing to do w/ any party and everything to do w/ Christ's mission. Jesus wasn't for Republicans, Democrats, Tea Party, Green Party, or Libertarians - He was for rescuing the lost. So just what is the correct Biblical response? Where does that leave us?
This AM I want us to consider the words of Peter as it pertains to our faith and civic responsibilities. But let me forewarn everyone - the more politically motivated you are, the harder this message is going to be to swallow. Why? B/c Jesus isn't being political; He's fixated on man's redemption - and not on our politics. Which brings us back to the title of our series - GLOW. Peter epistle is reminding us of our duty to GLOW for God's glory no matter the political climate or who's at the helm. He's calling believers to live for Christ over living for politics. This doesn't mean Christians are to be apolitical, but that our responsibility for the Gospel must supersede our desires for our culture.
Lest we forget, Peter has just stated that Christians are aliens called to live holy lives that declare the excellency of God - testifying to His character, nature, and mission. Key to this calling is the reminder that this earth is not our home - we're just pilgrims passing through. As such, it would've been easy for his readers to conclude that they had no civic duty here on earth - and yet it appears that God anticipated such an idea, so he inspired Peter to address a Christian's responsibility ...
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