Re:Construction, Part Four: Our Problem with Politics

Politics in church? Just the idea makes most of us squirm. But
the truth is that many modern Americans are leaving the church
and faith they've grown up in because of the way they see
Christians behaving in the political sphere. For far too long,
we've allowed one another to compromise convictions and turned
turn our faith into a political chess piece, picking and choosing
Bible verses and stories to support our political ideas and
platforms.

What if the Christians who've remained committed to Jesus and His
church in these crazy times would simply recommit to taking
Jesus's instructions seriously? To make sure we love God and
worship Him only as our ultimate authority? To not violate His
new command that we love one another the way He loved us? To
pursue unity and honor His prayer for us in the garden? And to
make His first priority the most important pursuit of our
lives?

That would change the narrative. That could change the world. It
has before. Today's message presents a Biblical framework for
Christian engagement in American politics. We hope you are
encouraged as you listen.