Romans 8:28 In Practice
When we were in the Middle East, I heard a few reports from Iraq that brought this verse to mind. Romans 8:28 is the famous, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for the good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
We heard a report of terrorists waiting outside some Christian churches and shooting believers as they exited the church. We also were told that the number of churches in Baghdad went from 1 to 20 after Saddam fell.
If the first report, the shootings, is indeed true, it's fairly easy extropolate how the Lord may turn that to good. If "The Church" is forced to go underground into homes, look out. Explosive growth may be right around the corner. From the beginning of the New Testament church, the Lord has continually allowed persecution to be used to show His glory and to grow His Church.Wednesday I head to Bolivia. Today the president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, seized control of the gas industry--private companies included.
So the Christian persepective: How will the Lord use this situation?Should political events affect us? How? And how do we synch our answer with Paul's instruction to Timothy?
No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.2 Timothy 2:4
posted by Mike @ 3:08 PM
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6 Comments:
When it comes to social/political activism and religious activism the biblical approach is not either/or but both/and. Remember that Paul, who wrote that about not entangling yourself in daily affairs (possibly a political statement) also had his most fruitful ministry under house arrest in Rome after appealing to the Emporer - where he even won some from Caesar's household. So be involved in all social/political/and religious realms making the Scripture your guide for all.
Great word George, thanks.
Mike
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