That sounds really un-American to say. Our faith has gotten
so enmeshed with our nationalistic beliefs that we think the two are somehow
connected. They’re not though. That’s counter-cultural. To say that you like
your country, even love it, but that your allegiance is to another Country.
The thing is, that should make you a better citizen of this
one. The reflection of your God’s love should make you a better friend,
neighbor and part of your family.
But when we mix up our allegiances, thinking that God sits
on some throne above our country specifically, we start worshipping war and
politics, believing that protecting our earthly freedom is more important than
love, that becoming wealthy is a god-given right, and hate is okay against
those who are against the American values we hold dear.
That’s dangerous.
The thing is, God’s way seems dangerous to those people. Why
would you give what you’ve worked hard for? Why would you love your enemies
when that makes you vulnerable? Why would you dare die for those who are
against everything you stand for? But that’s what it is to live the gospel; to
be like Jesus.
It’s crazy. It’s upside down. It’s Life.
-Chad
-Chad
0 comments:
Post a Comment