Let Your Theology Lead You
I sense the need to briefly remind those of us who believe in the sovereign care of a good, kind and righteous God to not lose sight of our theology as we labor both in and out of the public square. I have engaged lately in ideological issues that matter in the public square. We should not shrink from this, but we must carry our theology with us into the fray. A lot of what I am hearing these days stems more from fear and anxiety than from concern measured by a healthy confidence that the earth remains the footstool of the Great King. At least 297 times in the Bible God is referred to as “Sovereign Lord”. I think we should take notice especially when this idea is emphasized to such a degree in the text of Scripture. Our Father is the Lord of the markets, Lord of the Senate, Lord of the House, Lord of the White House and the Lord of our nation and any other for that matter. The acknowledgment or lack thereof on the part of others does not diminish His sovereign reign, it only diminishes the blessing and relationship those nations may benefit from.
Chicken Little was not a Christian and Christians need not be Chicken Littles. If the sky falls it will not fall apart from God’s will (Mt. 10:29). And if it falls we should not be among those who let the sky, the market or any other falling objects dictate their joy. A true believer acts as if God’s sovereignty is true. Right now many believers are acting as if the world, government and money are arbitrary, they are not. We are not left to the whims of anyone but to the conscientious care of Christ, “the author of our life”, “the bishop of our souls”. Instead of wringing your hands today, raise them in praise of his might and mercy, stimulate the economy by drinking a good latte, lift your leaders in prayer and rest in Jesus care for you.
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I agree!
We usually think of these “worldy vs. Godly” viewpoints as Christians against the world. Unfortunately, there is a growing trend of laxidasical Christianity that has taken a foothold in many “Christian” churches and circles. With watered down theology, they tend to try and befriend the world instead of impact the world. They say Christian things like “come as you are”, but what they mean is “stay as you are”. It’s good for Christians to be friends to the world. But the Gospel “changes” people. We may meet people where they are, but we don’t leave them there. Our theology is (and always has been) the reason and direction for our actions. It is NOT Christian to move away from theology because Truth might offend someone. Let’s follow Brian’s lead into the fray…not of our own wisdom, follow the Word.
Amen Bryan! What a great opportunity to be Salt and Light.
And let’s not forget (as I was recently reminded) Lord of our health.
It is hard for vain man to let go of the reins. However, the rewards when you do are breathtaking.
Great reminder Bryan and very timely.
Cindy