This has been on my mind a lot lately
So, let's get real. I've been thinking a lot about Christians and politics. As I was growing up I remember hearing "never mix the two!" Well, today I'm wondering why? Did Jesus mix politics with himself? Did anyone in the Bible take a stand politically? Let's find out... In the book of Daniel there were three Hebrew young men that were prisoners or servants of a King... politics..right? So, when that King asked them to do something contrary to their solemn beliefs they disobeyed. But I thought you were supposed to obey the laws of the land. You are, unless they are against what God has clearly spoken to you. These three young men had one foundation. "Love the Lord with all your hear, soul, mind, body and strength." "Don't put anything before your love for God." They weren't promised protection or an easy life, but they had a strong conviction. They told the King, respectfully that they recognized his authority in his kingdom, but