Political Disunity
Pastor Caleb Yetton
(caleb@trc.life)

I. Submit to

.

A. Submit to governing authorities.

Romans 13:1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

II. Do not

while

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to earthly authority.
Acts 5:29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.”

III. Give to

what is

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.

Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

IV. The

of

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has come.

Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Final Thoughts

1. We should participate in politics. Matthew 5:13-16

2. We are instructed to pray for leaders. 1 Timothy 2:1-4

3. We must become more nuanced in our politics.
   Proverbs 18:17

4. Be humble. Quick to listen. Slow to anger. Pursue unity. James 1:19, Ephesians 4:29, Romans 12

5. The Bible never promises safety or freedom of religion. 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 3:14-17

6. Jesus Christ is our only hope. Isaiah 9:6-7

Excellent Additional Resources

paultripp.com - “Is The Gospel Political?” by Paul Tripp
gospelinlife.com – “Arguing About Politics” by Timothy Keller
youtube.com – “Lecture on The Early Church & Politics: Tim Mackie”
thegospelcoalition.org – “How to Know if You’ve Made an Idol of Politics” by Joe Carter