Honorable Politics?

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.  If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.  Romans 12:17-18

Right after Easter, I told someone I wish I could sleep through the beginning of November.  Not because I was so tired from the rigors of Holy Week and Easter, but because I was already tired of the upcoming election and all the politicking that happens with it.

And now, after both conventions and with two months remaining until the elections, I am ready to turn off the news (which has become more about opinions and less about the facts), stay off social media, and live a peaceful life in ignorant bliss. 

But that’s not good either.  As Christians living in this great country, we are given the opportunity to vote for those whom we think will best lead our country for the good of all people.  And at this point in history, there is a huge difference in the direction people think this country should go, in order to do that.  Both sides are unwilling to even consider working with the other side.  So, what are we to do?

Remember the verses posted above, especially the part that says, “give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.”  That doesn’t mean I should ignore politics (as though I could, even if I wanted to), but it means that if we discuss politics with others, we are to do so in a way that is honorable.  No name calling.  No lies.  No distilling fear of what the “other side” wants to do.  Remember, that every person is a person created and loved by God, even those with whom we disagree us, and even those who do not behave honorably back to us.

“Honorable politics” seems a lot like an oxymoron.  But for us Christians, it is what we are called to do!

​In His Peace,
Pastor Cory

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