Politics and Religion

That clever chap GK Chesterton has been quoted as saying, “I never discuss anything else except politics and religion. There is nothing else to discuss.” An astute observation. However, as to the exact balance of things, I think we could stand to lay on a bit more of that second item, blessed religion.

People need God. It’s easy to party-up and promote the earthly principles of politics through a Christian veneer. We may even gain a good following by preaching to the godless political choir. Instead, let’s unleash the eternal truth of God upon the people.

Contemplate God! Know him in his attributes. Trust him in his gospel. Love him in his loveliness. Obey him in his laws. Adore him in all things. Bathe in the splendor of his gospel grace for sinners and talk about him all the time.