Does it matter what happens politically?

Proverbs 29:2 2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Proverbs 14:34 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.

It matters what happens politically. We should care. We should be engaged.

5 Wrong Views 1.Government should compel religion 2.Government should exclude religion

Psalm 33:12a 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord…

5 Wrong Views 1.Government should compel religion 2.Government should exclude religion 3.All government is evil and demonic

Romans 13:1-2 1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

5 Wrong Views 1.Government should compel religion 2.Government should exclude religion 3.All government is evil and demonic 4.Do politics not evangelism 5.Do evangelism not politics

Does my response to what’s happening around me politically matter?

1 Peter 2: Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

1 Peter 2: Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover- up for evil; live as God’s slaves. 17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.

Exodus 22:28 28 “You must not dishonor God or curse any of your rulers.”

Ephesians 6:12 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Can God change our nation or its leaders?

Daniel 2:21a 21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others.

Isaiah 40:23 23 He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing.

Psalm 22:28 28 for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations.

Proverbs 21:1 1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.

Philippians 4:6 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Psalm 109:8 8 May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.

1 Timothy 2:1-4 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

2 Chronicles 7: if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 15 Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.

"God's time for revival is the very darkest hour, when everything seems hopeless. It is always the Lord's way to go to the very worst cases to manifest His glory.“ "God's time for revival is the very darkest hour, when everything seems hopeless. It is always the Lord's way to go to the very worst cases to manifest His glory.“ ~ Andrew Gih