Christians all across the world are being called upon to take a stand — to set aside their biases and political beliefs and to put their faith first and foremost. To declare that our faith is far more important than worldly politics.
However, before we do take a stand, each Christian should to do some deep soul searching and decide if their beliefs are man made and influenced by personal bias and politics, or if they’re listening to the little voice inside that comes from God.
Each man, woman and child on earth has a little voice — a conscience — that is designed to help us know right from wrong, good vs. evil. The little voice is a gift that helps us to overcome the world and put our lives onto the right path. Jesus told us that there are two paths in this life — one is wide and easy, the other narrow and not so easy. It is the narrow path that we need to be on.
The Narrow and Wide Gates
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. – Matthew 7:13-14
Jesus taught us that the wide open path may be tempting, but it leads to destruction. When we put earthly politics and men above the Word, we are in a sense, going down the wrong path, because God is very clear as to how we are to speak and act in this world:
Do not judge harshly. Be kind and generous. Be fair and gentle. Be compassionate. Lead with love and peace. Put God above all.
I am increasingly worried that too many are putting their own personal biases first and not only that, but now altering the Word of God to try and make it fit their ideal of the world — we must make no mistake, that is a very serious blasphemy and sin.
Please consider this piece from Reverend Cremer:
Now would be a perfect opportunity for Christians all over America to take a stand in solidarity with all our neighbors against Christian Nationalism.
To take a stand against the kind of Christianity that willingly adjusts itself to the will of billionaires and authoritarians at the expense of the poor and the powerless.
To take a stand against the kind of Christianity that is known only by its condemnation and its preoccupation with the “sin” of people it doesn’t even know.
To take a stand against the kind of Christianity that justifies sacrificing all integrity in order to “win” and gain power at any cost.
To take a stand against the kind of Christianity that has somehow arrived at the conclusion that controlling others is the same as loving them.
To take a stand against the kind of Christianity that refuses to be humble, meek, and gentle.
To take a stand against the kind of Christianity that defines its religious and political duty in the world in terms of “war” and sees the very people Jesus calls us to love as enemies to be destroyed.
To take a stand against the kind of Christianity that is so convinced that it is right, that not even Jesus would be allowed to tell it where it is wrong.
To take a stand against the kind of Christianity that’s so preoccupied with its own self interests that it ignores everyone else’s.
To take a stand against the kind of Christianity that only seems to know how to relate to the world in ways that look nothing like Jesus.
We need a revival of repentance within Christianity.
We need Christians of integrity to tell authoritarianism to take its hands off our sacred faith and our country.
As a people who claim to believe in the resurrection, may this kind of Christianity be allowed to die and one that looks more like Jesus be allowed to resurrect in its place.
– Reverend Benjamin Cremer
On this Easter weekend, Jesus Christ gave his life for every single one of us. He suffered unimaginable humiliation and pain for us. We have a duty to put His teachings first and foremost, because Jesus is the very will of God — Jesus is our new Covenant. Today I pray that Christians reflect on the Word of Christ and commit to being as Jesus taught — to be patient and kind, to love all others, to give and help, to speak kindly and act compassionately and to always put God first. Today, let us commit to thanking God and Jesus and making sure we are on the narrow path.
