Ever feel like your sermon prep is more "War Room" than "Upper Room"?
You're not alone. These days, preaching politics feels like juggling dynamite while reciting the Beatitudes.
One wrong word and BOOM! 💥 You're trending on Twitter (and not in a good way).
But fear not, brave shepherd. I've got the inside scoop on how to navigate these treacherous waters without capsizing your entire congregation.
Buckle up, because I'm about to share 3 deadly sins of political preaching that'll have you saying, "Holy electoral college, Batman!"
These aren't your precious moments Sunday School lessons. We're talking:
1. The "Jesus Was a Doormat" Fallacy
2. The "Kingdom Confusion" Conundrum
3. The "Evangelism Uber Alles" Error
Ready to turn your pulpit from a political powder keg into a beacon of biblical truth?
Let's dive in before the next election makes your church look more like CNN than the Kingdom of God.
1. The "Jesus Was a Doormat" Fallacy
Listen up, because this is crucial:
Never, EVER, compare Jesus laying down His life to Christians giving up their rights.
It's like comparing apples to... well, crucifixions.
Jesus didn't just "give up His rights." He conquered sin, death, and probably would've roundhouse-kicked Satan if He had the time.
Telling Christians to roll over and play dead politically? That's not holy, it's just lazy.
Remember: Jesus is King of Kings, not Pushover of Pushovers.
2. The "Kingdom Confusion" Conundrum
You've heard it: "My kingdom is not of this world."
But some pastors take this to mean "Ignore the world, it's all going to burn anyway."
Newsflash: Jesus wasn't saying earthly kingdoms don't matter. He was flexing His heavenly authority.
Don't twist Scripture to make Christians political eunuchs.
And for the love of all that's holy, stop using "love thy neighbor" to justify every left-wing policy under the sun.
Yes, feed the poor. No, that doesn't mean endorsing government handouts from the pulpit.
Stay in your lane, pastor. Souls, not polls.
3. The "Evangelism Uber Alles" Error
Here's a shocker: You're not primarily an evangelist.
I know, I know. Billy Graham is rolling in his grave.
But hear me out:
Your job isn't to tiptoe around tough topics to avoid offending potential converts.
Your job is to equip the saints. Period.
When you prioritize not offending the lost, you end up neutering the found.
Stop taking cheap shots at conservatives to appease liberals. It's not clever, it's cowardly.
Now, let's wrap this up with a bow:
Pastors, you're not just spiritual leaders. You're political influencers whether you like it or not.
The left knows this. That's why they're always trying to hijack Christian institutions faster than you can say "Amen."
So if you're going to preach politics (and let's face it, you kind of have to these days), do it right:
- Feed your flock the meaty truth, not political pablum
- Don't confuse heavenly and earthly kingdoms
- And for Pete's sake, stop using Jesus as an excuse for political pacifism
Remember: You're called to be a shepherd, not a sheep.
Now go forth and preach with fire, not fear!
P.S. If this message doesn't ruffle a few feathers, you might be reading it wrong. Share it with that pastor friend who's one sermon away from starting a PAC. They'll thank you later (probably).
On Evangelism : read Matt 23:15 , pastors and think hard on it.
Great post, biblical man.
Really good,solid Biblical message.
Only one critical life and death point you missed.
Judgment is here on Sodom and Gomorrah USA and it's too late to stop it.
America is in the fast lane on the highway to hell and there are no more off ramps left.
The wicked shall be turned to hell and all the nations that forget God. Psalm 9:17.
Job 12:23-25