Don't mix it.

 Don’t Mix it

In Matthews gospel we read Jesus saying,

"Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20.

In this blog I want to address Christians and particularly those calling themselves Evangelical Christians here in North America where I live.

In Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus gives the divine commission. Telling us to go into all the world and make disciples.

Notice Jesus didn’t say get involved in politics or trying to legislate morality. Sadly throughout the years Evangelical Christians particularly in the United States have publicly backed political parties and individual politicians. Sadly many calling themselves Christians have tried to legislate morality.

As good as Christian morality is we should not be trying to force our morality on others. Jesus said,

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12.

Put this way Jesus’ words here in Matthew 7:12 means;

If you should not be trying to restrict the rights of others or impose your morality on others because in doing so you are saying they can try and do that to you.

When it comes to politics no matter how good a politician or political party may look they change over time and some even lie. Thus by supporting them we run the risk of bringing the words of Christ into disrepute. Whether we like it or not quite often are judged by the company we keep.

As Christians, as believers in Christ Jesus we must strive to honour God in word and deed. We must strive to present the word of God in its purest form never mixing it with things of this world.

Please think about it.