"During the
course of a presidential campaign, it is common to hear evangelicals,
especially younger ones, quip, 'I’m just not that interested in politics,' or, 'Politics just aren’t my thing.' These dismissive remarks are often delivered
with a veneer of piousness implying that political engagement is inherently
defiled, occupying an arena unfit for those serious about the gospel. For those
inundated with television ads, robo-calls, campaign mail and the overall
negative tone of politics, this might be a tempting position to adopt. However,
it is not a position Bible-believing, gospel-loving Christians can or should
accept as congruent with Scripture.
The message
of the gospel is that by grace through faith sinners can be reconciled with God
(Ephesians 2:7-8). This message transforms individuals and enables them to lead
godly lives. Mandated by Scripture (Matthew 28:19-20), Christians are charged
to share the good news and disciple others in faith.
The gospel
is a holistic message with implications for all areas of life, including how
Christians engage the political process. Here are four reasons Christians
should care about politics:"
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