I think if more conservatives would agree to read this book, and actually get the facts…they might be surprised by what they read and turn back to living for Jesus, not for worrying about who God establishes in office. Thank you for reminding me that this world isn not my home ❤ can’t wait to read it
The things that Tim say like "defending God" attitude, that is exactly what some of these God’s Not Dead movies are driven by. Unlike Tim who had evidence to back him up, those movies have relied on cases that didn't back up their "persecuted" movies and they keep making these movies! They're contributing to this persecution complex nonsense.I'm happy his book is making money and that the God’s Not Dead movies have been losing money. If Project 2025 happens, don’t be surprised if MORE people want nothing to do with Christ. It will be Christian Nationalism. It's like what happened when Roe v Wade was reversed: more abortions happened, some women can't even get D&Cs because some doctors are terrified of having the book thrown at them if they perform an abortion that the state doesn't deem legal, abortion rates went up, women are being arrested for freaking miscarrying, for goodness sake! Just like restricting abortions made things worse, Project 2025 will make things even worse for any church, even as going as far, from what I was told, as telling businesses to not have their businesses opened on Sunday because they think that's the Sabbath. Like, excuse me? Who do you think you are to tell me when I can have my business opened on? I believe the Sabbath never changed and had remained on Saturday. They don't have the right to control when I rest if I ever had a business.
Really good point in this video: If you don’t help your congregants form a framework to see the world around them, they will get that from somewhere else.
Pastors must lead with a deep-rooted faith in God's promises. This faith provides the strength and courage needed to face challenges and uncertainties. God bless
Matthew 22:37-39: Jesus summarizes the law and the prophets as "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"By applying these biblical frameworks, we can work towards building bridges, fostering understanding, and promoting a more just and peaceful world.
The Bible says we, as believers, should be of one accord. Best way to avoid polarization in a church is indeed by the members viewing the world through a biblical perspective/world view.
If you vote republican, if you’re a conservative if you’re a Christian.. then that is the the proof that there’s no god! No Jesus! Nothing.. if you allowed this evil to rise then we see what and who you are and always have been
I love your take on this but I still think Christians can be politicians. if we Christians avoid politics that means the world will continue to be ruled by unbelievers.
Power is a privilege, and those who have it must realise it is a great responsibility to bear for the benefit of others and not something to be used selfishly.
Back in the late 70s and early 80s I was an enthusiastic supporter of Christians getting involved with the Republican Party. I heard some 'old guy' Pastor warn that mixing politics and the Church would damage the Gospel. I thought at the time he was an old fuddy duddy. Turns out he was correct and I was terribly mistaken. I regret being part of mixing the two.
The numbers of atheists, freethinkers and other people of reason in the US will go through the roof thanks to Maga-christian demonstration of stupidity, insanity and moral bancruptcy. 😂
Church and politics is not a desaster, unless nationalism or group identity is the drivning force. Unforyunately it has become the case which is extremely dangerous.
One one side, they support abortion, same sex-marriage, etc. On the other, those who claim to be Christian’s are voting for a man who’s antichrist in every sense of the word. A man who’s a master deceiver and fits the biblical description of the AC. MAGA is the epitome of idolatry, heresy, and blasphemy. So many Christians are over looking these facts for cheaper grocery and gas prices. They just want life to go back to normal and don’t care how Trump is antichrist.
Party affiliation is absolutely a litmus test at this point. Any Christian who supports the Republican Party this election cycle has forfeited the right to call themselves a Jesus follower.
Well, I understand why you say that. But I can’t go that far because it just becomes the same thing as those who said you can’t be a Christian if you’re a Democrat.
Isn’t the barrier to becoming a Christian dictated by Christ? Few are chosen, no? Whoever ends up in heaven is on God’s hands, apparently. Sure it’s uncomfortable, but the Bible says that every parent’s child that doesn’t end up in heaven was predestined that way.
1.Acknowledge your emotions: Give yourself permission to feel your grief and other emotions that may arise during this time. Suppressing your feelings can only make them worse. 2.Seek support: Talk to friends, family, or a therapist about how you're feeling. Having someone to listen and offer support can be incredibly helpful. 3.Take care of yourself: Get plenty of rest, eat healthy, and exercise regularly. Taking care of your physical health can help you to cope with emotional stress
Division: Political involvement can lead to divisions within the church, as people with differing political views may clash. Worldliness: Some argue that the church should remain separate from the world, and that political involvement can dilute its spiritual focus.Loss of credibility: If the church becomes too closely associated with a particular political party or ideology, it may lose credibility in the eyes of those who disagree.
This is such a great question especially with what I see in the media these days. I love what you said about power being the basic unit that should not be abused in order to make the world a saffer place.
So well said. Being willing to lie, cheat, steal and demonize, devalue, or do violence toward "the other" in order to seek self-righteous worldly power and control over "them" is an egregious form of bigotry and false pride and reflects a deep spiritual sickness. Not what Jesus had in mind or demonstrated at all. Sadly it's destroying the credibility of the Evangelicals themselves and the Gospel in the eyes of many, creating a huge stumbling block and driving many away. Perhaps saddest of all is the bitter vitriol being directed at "other" Christians. Self-justification is its own idolatry.
Without the joy of the Lord, you cannot effectively lead/serve the body of Christ. Nobody wants to be around a sad, bitter person. Likewise, if you are a sad, bitter person they will not come to you for counseling/guidance. Counseling and spiritual guidance is the part of the job of pastor where one does most ministering. We tend to think of preaching as the pastor's job, but you are more effective in the ministry if you are actually giving biblical counseling to your parishioners in their times of need. But you need to be a loving, warm, joyful person to be effective in that area of your ministry.
