One of the most disturbing things about Christianity in America
is how few Christians show any loyalty or passion for their Nation.
Instead of being patriotic and zealous for their country, they’re
hopelessly distracted by things that are empty and pointless.
Instead of standing fearlessly in support of their nation’s
rightful leader, they divide their loyalties and disrespectfully defy him and his
authority.
Such behavior can only be described as treasonous, really. It’s
only a matter of time before such brazen disloyalty to his administration is finally dealt with.
Just listen to what our leader has said about such people:
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the
kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in
heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in
your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many
miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me,
you evildoers!’” (Matthew 7:21-23)
And later:
“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and do not do what I say?” (Luke
6:46)
Jesus is our one, true leader. He is our King. He is Lord of all,
and He does expect us to put His words into practice.
What’s more, Jesus has a Kingdom. Those who follow Him are ambassadors
of that Kingdom. We are called a Holy Nation on this Earth and our citizenship
is from above.
As the Apostle Peter reminds us:
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy
nation…” (1 Peter 2:9)
Who is he talking to? To the Church! We are “a holy
nation”.
As it says in Revelation 5:9-10:
“And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the
scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you
purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will
reign on the earth.”
This means that His Holy Nation is made up of people from across
the globe: People from Syria, Libya, Australia, Korea, Pakistan, France, etc.
are all now citizens of Christ’s eternal Kingdom that transcends national
borders and covers the whole planet.
Again, as Peter affirms,
“Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God;
once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” (1 Peter
2:10)
Christians in America (and abroad) must pledge allegiance to their Holy
Nation alone, and not to any other kingdom or power of this world.
Perhaps the greatest threat to Christianity in America is simply
the emergence of “American Christianity”? My prayer is that those who follow Christ
will renew their patriotism for Christ’s Kingdom. Let us rediscover our
nationalism for His Holy Nation and repent of our treasonous devotion to
man-made governments and political systems.
"If
anyone loves mother or father, or son or daughter more than me, (yes, even
their nation) he is not worthy of me." (Matt. 10:37-39) [commentary added]
If Jesus is your Lord; if this world is really not your home; if you are sincerely looking for a better country, then pledge your full and complete allegiance to Christ and to His glorious Kingdom. Put your whole self into His agenda to transform the world from within - one person at a time - starting with yourself.
Remember:
"Before God all the nations are as nothing;
they are regarded by him as worthless
and less than nothing." (Isaiah 40:17)
Don't pledge allegiance to a nation that is doomed to fail. Don't align yourself with a political system that does not recognize the authority of Christ.
they are regarded by him as worthless
and less than nothing." (Isaiah 40:17)
Don't give to Caesar what belongs to God.
-kg
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2 comments:
All human countries will come to an end. God's kingdom never ends. Which demands greater loyalty, a temporary nation or an eternal one?
Yes! Is there in black and white for all to see, as you highlight. No need for interpretations. But do they have eyes or ears to receive even the blunt messages :-(
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