Part 5 of 5 of the theme 'Christian and politics' by Gijs van den Brink
Today the final part on "Christian and Politics. When we try to turn the previous four Bible lessons into practical actions, what might this look like today? Let me sketch a few broad outlines.
- As a church, be an example and be visible in the neighborhood. We are disobedient to the Creator if we ignore others. Witnessing Jesus Christ from a safe distance is not possible. Make a sacrifice. We as a Christian congregation are expected to "become flesh" like Jesus Christ, to become human with and among men.
- Show compassion. The great commission to proclaim the Gospel (Mat. 28:18-20) must be accompanied by the great commission to show compassion (Mat. 25:35-36). As a church, let us also take responsibility in a social sense. A human being is spirit, soul and body. Gospel proclamation without practical help is improper. If you know to do good but do not do it, this is sin (James 4:17). Jesus is our Savior and our Example.
- Demonstrate credibility as a Christian congregation. How one hears depends on what one sees. There is a great need for credible messengers representing credible communities. Only then will there be a credible message.
Author: Gijs van den Brink
From: Study Bible Magazine
This is part 5 of 5 concise blog on the topic of "Christian and politics" from Study Bible Magazine, Some of which we will be posting online in the near future. We hope this will help you understand the Bible better!
