[CS-FSLUG] PD: Am I Pro Life? was: Does this guy have guts, or what? Alright!!
Timothy Butler
tbutler at ofb.biz
Sun Nov 16 00:45:23 CST 2008
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> * *Would you want a sign on the front door of Faith:
> “Republicans welcome – Democrats not allowed.” (Or
> vice-versa)? I think not. Our political party, of choice,
> should not label us as a sinner, or an enemy. The truth of
> the matter is that there are sincere Christ followers, with
> deep Biblical convictions, in both political parties. Suppose
> someone, on the other side of the line, sat next to you in
> church this weekend – would they know without question that
> you love them and want God’s best for them?*
Amen, preach it, brother.
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> * *Is it wise to vote for someone based on one issue; without
> considering their qualifications and their stance on other
> important issues? I realize that is being suggested by some
> and I think that is unfortunate and unwise. We must go
> further and take a look at the candidate’s stance on other
> important issues. It seems obvious to me that someone’s
> stance on one issue does not qualify them to hold office.*
I'm less sure on that one. If someone supported genocide, would you
support them because of their strong fiscal policy? Well, maybe a
better tact: maybe we should never vote for someone because of one
issue, but I think one issue is enough reason not to vote for somebody.
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> * *Are your convictions Biblical? That’s good. But is the way
> you communicate those convictions honoring to God and
> people? If Jesus were to counsel you right now on your
> words, attitude
> and actions with regard to people on the other side of the
> line, what would He say?*
Amen, again, on this.
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> * *Are you concerned about the drift of our culture away from
> Christian values? Do you believe the solution is political?
> Could I suggest that if God would have believed a political
> system would change individuals or societies He would have
> sent His Son to establish one. Jesus did not come to
> establish a political system. He came to make provision for
> the salvation of all people and to establish a community of
> people who: love Him above all else; devote themselves to live
> their lives in step with Him; love people who are often
> unlovely; and dedicate themselves to the salvation of everyone
> who can be saved.*
Bingo.
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> */“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession
> and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in
> authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all
> godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
> who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the
> truth.” /**(TNIV) 1 Timothy 2:1-4*
Amen.
-Tim
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