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Originally Posted by sis_perez
Barb, just a small comment- You stated earlier-Just because a preacher is involved politics and social issuses doesn't mean he is not a true man of God.
Well I kinda disagree. The bible tell us to set our affections on things above and not on things of the earth.- It also says " Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If ANY man love the world the Love of the Father is not in him. So...... Is being involved in politics of the World or is it of the Father?
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You don't think that Christians need to be involved in the community?! Feeding the hungry...providing clothing for those in need...these are things left to the unchurched to see after?!
Sis. P, if we are alive and kicking, we are IN this world. That doesn't mean we set are affections on the things of this world, but it does mean that we should show compassion...we ought to care more than the average bear.
I am of the opinion that Christians ought to be where we can do the most good...where our godly influence can make a difference.
Regarding Bishop Lawson's involvment in civic affairs, this is from a booklet about Bishop, page 55...
Bishop was "an adament member of the Republican party. His political and civic and associations were always persued with the improvment of his people as the primary goal."
It goes on to say that he personally knew President Eisenhower. Bishop spoke on the radio against segregation. He "had a working relationship" with the mayor of New York and the governor.
Does this mean Bishop loved the world more than God?!
Does it mean the love of the Father was not in Him?!