Political Talk: Fever Pitch Facebook and Twitter are lit up! Facebook and Twitter are lit up! Many have opinions they want to share. Many have opinions they want to share. Numerous need to re-evaluate their Christ- like behavior. Numerous need to re-evaluate their Christ- like behavior.

We Know The General Teachings Render to Caesar: taxes, etc. Matt. 22:15ff Render to Caesar: taxes, etc. Matt. 22:15ff Submit to our authorities. Ro. 13; Tit. 3:1; 1 Pe 2:13 Submit to our authorities. Ro. 13; Tit. 3:1; 1 Pe 2:13 Pray for our authorities. 1 Tim. 2:1-2 Pray for our authorities. 1 Tim. 2:1-2

Can Christians Get Involved? God has placed people in political positions. (Joseph, Gen. 41; Cyrus, Isa. 44:28; Eunuch, Acts 8, etc.) God has placed people in political positions. (Joseph, Gen. 41; Cyrus, Isa. 44:28; Eunuch, Acts 8, etc.) In like fashion – Christians can be involved in politics – even if it means making difficult moral decisions. In like fashion – Christians can be involved in politics – even if it means making difficult moral decisions.

What if I dont like my leader(s)? When Paul wrote words of exhortation: Roman Government hated Jews/Christians. When Paul wrote words of exhortation: Roman Government hated Jews/Christians. When has it become acceptable for Christians to belittle, bash or hate their leaders? When has it become acceptable for Christians to belittle, bash or hate their leaders?

CHECKING CHECKING OUR ATTITUDE James 3:2If we can control our speech, we can control all areas of our lives. Titus 3:1,2Christians are told to "speak evil of no one. 1 Peter 2:1"Lay aside... all evil speaking."

Always Remember… No matter who (good/bad) is in political office: God is in control. Ps. 22:28 No matter who (good/bad) is in political office: God is in control. Ps. 22:28 Honor, pray, petition, give thanks for our leaders. 1 Tim. 2:1-2 Honor, pray, petition, give thanks for our leaders. 1 Tim. 2:1-2