Christ-Like Citizens – audio

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• Pray for elected officials – 1 Timothy 2:1-4
• Submit to elected officials – 1 Peter 2:13-17
• Recognize they are God’s ministers for good – Romans 13:1-7

As Good Stewards of the freedom we have been given,
Christians have a duty to exercise their responsibility as citizens.

The book of Acts shows that it was the Christians who were the best citizens in the empire.

What kind of story will history tell of us?

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. – Matthew 5:13-16

But, I wonder how God’s people can be so moved by politics, but not
by their love of Jesus Christ. I find myself wishing that more Christians would:

• be as vocal about their Christianity as they are their politics.
• be as willing to promote Jesus Christ to the lost as they are their presidential candidate to their neighbors.
• be as willing to defend the doctrine of Christ as they are the platform of their political party.
• feel the need to be involved in the local church as they feel the need to go out and vote.

Do you not find it strange that God’s children can be moved to be so vocal and involved when it comes to politics, but so timid and uninvolved when it comes to Christianity?

Brethren, our actions betray us!

Passion is driven by love, and a lack of passion for the cause of Christ betrays our lack love for Him.