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@val70 God expects us to pray for our decision in whom shall hold office in our nation. And for whichever leader takes office.
2 Chronicles 7:14 from the Bible. It states, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
God commands us to pray for all leaders, including those in authority. This prayerful approach is encouraged for various reasons, such as promoting peaceful and godly living, and aligning with God's will for those in positions of power.
The New Testament, particularly 1 Timothy 2:1-2, instructs Christians to pray for all people, including kings and those in authority. This prayer is not conditional on the leader's moral character or political alignment, but rather a general call to intercede for those in power.
Praying for leaders is about aligning with God's will. Christians are encouraged to pray for wisdom, guidance, and righteous decisions for those in authority, trusting that God can work through them to achieve His purposes.
2 Chronicles 7:14 from the Bible. It states, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
God commands us to pray for all leaders, including those in authority. This prayerful approach is encouraged for various reasons, such as promoting peaceful and godly living, and aligning with God's will for those in positions of power.
The New Testament, particularly 1 Timothy 2:1-2, instructs Christians to pray for all people, including kings and those in authority. This prayer is not conditional on the leader's moral character or political alignment, but rather a general call to intercede for those in power.
Praying for leaders is about aligning with God's will. Christians are encouraged to pray for wisdom, guidance, and righteous decisions for those in authority, trusting that God can work through them to achieve His purposes.
So much to be said for this and in a pub I'd talk and clarify and disagree with you on some points but spot on.
Crying about borders, etc naturally lacks a view of God's sovereignty- if people weren't meant to come into a Country then by God's will they wouldn't.
More people in more cities means more church membership and more evangelism opportunities.... and of course more inspiration amd encouragement from Christian migrants.
You only see the huge Country idolators on here and if you disagree with them they block you... what a way to show love to Christian brothers and sisters!
Unless we're talking about the alt right who weaponise Christianity this doesn't seem to be an issue here in the UK, especially at the church I attend.
Crying about borders, etc naturally lacks a view of God's sovereignty- if people weren't meant to come into a Country then by God's will they wouldn't.
More people in more cities means more church membership and more evangelism opportunities.... and of course more inspiration amd encouragement from Christian migrants.
You only see the huge Country idolators on here and if you disagree with them they block you... what a way to show love to Christian brothers and sisters!
Unless we're talking about the alt right who weaponise Christianity this doesn't seem to be an issue here in the UK, especially at the church I attend.
val70 · 51-55
@BritishFailedAesthetic And how so then? Because it doesn't fit your own vision?
val70 · 51-55
@BritishFailedAesthetic And that is the contrary that I wrote about? I'm very much aware that God knows. You exclude your neighbour, God excludes you, for example. That's for real in the Bible. Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's, as Christ so eloquently put it. I don't think any diversion is possible from that pathway
Charity · 61-69
Scripture says judgment starts at the church, 1 Peter 4:17.
val70 · 51-55
@Charity 1 Peter 4:17 means that judgment, in the sense of trials, purification, and correction, begins with God's people (the "household of God") before it falls upon the ungodly. This principle is exemplified by the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, which was a judgment on the then Jewish nation, and it continues to be relevant today as Christians endure suffering to be purified and to glorify God, rather than for punishment that was dealt with on the cross