Politics And Christians Behaving Badly-10 Bible Passages To Consider

Consider carefully before you tweet, post, share, and comment about hot button topics in our world today. We change the world by loving God and loving others. It doesn’t matter what someone’s politics is, what matters is how we treat them and speak about them. In a world of online attacks, may we as believers choose a more Christ-honoring approach towards those who view issues differently than we do.

There is always a call to stand for truth, but more importantly is the manner and place in which we do it. May we treat all people from every walk of life with the love and dignity they deserve, and may these verses be a gentle reminder of how we as believers should behave and speak to everyone that God may be glorified.

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:5-6

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. 1 Thessalonians 4:11

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith. 1Timothy 6:20-21

Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. Titus 3:1-2

I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:27-28

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33

‘Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?’ Jesus replied; “Love the Lord your God will all your heart and will all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:36-39

YOUR TURN!! What other verses can you share with us that encourage us to be graceful in our speech? Have you changed your mindset about how you speak and act towards others in order to be a light? Share with me! If this post blessed you, please SHARE it with others! I love to hear from you!!

Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory. Psalm 115:1

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