Get Wisdom!
Worldview affects decisions. This is a basic principle of life. The set of assumptions about the world and values we hold to be true are the single most important key to understanding why we do all that we do. So what is the Christian worldview on politics? What does God have to say about the responsibilities and functions of the state we belong to? And more pressing how does he want us to deal with current issues? What is His perspective on the global financial crisis, the environment, terrorism, health care and Iran?
Before everyone gets all excited or suspicious, I'm not going to answer questions. That's not the point of this article. What I am going to say is that as Christians we have a responsibility to be seeking out answers to these questions-and finding them. Proverbs 4:5 is a commission to "get wisdom, get understanding." That's a command, not a suggestion or a directive for those specifically "called" to politics, or law or pasturing. It is the fundamental responsibility of the people of God to be those who, like the sons of Issachar, "Understand the times and know what to do." Until this happens, out nations and states will keep making poor decisions and remain clueless in the international area.
Now of course, not many are called to be policy advisors or presidents, ambassadors or representatives. What we are called to, however, is to have answers for those around us. We wonder why our cities and states are in constant decline and deficit, yet we continue to be absent from city councils, homeowners' associations, and action committees-places we need to be! My challenge to us all is two-fold: First, we must be more than informed citizens. We have to have influence. Populate your local government and societies, because this is where models and patterns are established. What would happen if you could help your city in practical and not just spiritual ways? Do we believe God has answers for today's problems? Does everything on earth not belong to Him? Aren't we His stewards in creation? Let's seek the Lord for how he wants us to get wisdom and understanding, and apply it.
Now of course, not many are called to be policy advisors or presidents, ambassadors or representatives. What we are called to, however, is to have answers for those around us. We wonder why our cities and states are in constant decline and deficit, yet we continue to be absent from city councils, homeowners' associations, and action committees-places we need to be! My challenge to us all is two-fold: First, we must be more than informed citizens. We have to have influence. Populate your local government and societies, because this is where models and patterns are established. What would happen if you could help your city in practical and not just spiritual ways? Do we believe God has answers for today's problems? Does everything on earth not belong to Him? Aren't we His stewards in creation? Let's seek the Lord for how he wants us to get wisdom and understanding, and apply it.
By Braden Under (http://bradenu.wordpress.com/)
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