Exodus 5:2
“And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.” When we struggle against the evil forces of our day we are sometimes left shaking our heads. We are confused by their lack of understanding, bewildered by their lies and deception, and dismayed by their lack of care for that which is Godly. If we would allow ourselves a moment to reflect on the state of their souls, we might begin to see with more clarity their position. The vast majority of our elected officials and government leaders could give the same answer Pharaoh gave. They do not know, and are not persuaded to obey Jehovah. Moses and Aaron were asking this Egyptian to do something totally foreign. How could a man that had no respect for God, suddenly choose to endanger the social and economic health of his nation to obey His word? From a worldly and political point of view, this was folly. Only the direct action of God could change Egypt’s policy on the release of slaves. All the petitions, political action committees, and concerned citizens in the world would have failed miserably. God has provided a means for radical, nation-altering change in the truth of the gospel. If men come to know Christ, they will also be compelled to obey His word.
September 18, 2008 8:00 am 2 Comments
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By John, September 18, 2008 @ 7:27 pm
Right on. Knowing God is the first step needed.
But what about separation of church and state…? what are your thoughts on that?
By Chris, September 18, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
Hey John,
As a Baptist believer, one of the things that sets us apart (a distinctive) is the separation of church and state. Not that Christian individuals should avoid politics, but that the organization of the church and the institutions of government should be distinctly separate. It is a matter of control and undue influence from either entity that is of chief concern.
Nice work over on gospelr.com by the way.
Chris