The Way I See It

But stay away from those who have foolish arguments and talk about useless family histories and argue and quarrel about the law. Those things are worth nothing and will not help anyone. 

Titus 3:9 

 

I've let it be known before that I am NOT a fan of politics. You see, my ideas are the result of my own experiences, prejudices, studies and observation. I have my own ideas of how things should be done, but that doesn't mean the way I think is the right or best idea. When I have expressed my disdain for politics, especially the "church folk" politics, I usually receive a weary sigh with the noncommittal comment, "There's always going to be politics." Which is a very sad commentary about us.

 

Think about this, we live in a place called the UNITED STATES, yet there is so much bickering that an outsider looking in would wonder why we call ourselves "United." Be that as if may, the politics that really crinkle my crunkle are the politics of the church.  

 

Didn't Jesus give us the example of how things are supposed to be done?  He taught us to LOVE each other, regardless (that means ya'll have to love me, regardless).  He taught us to change our way of thinking!  He taught us to not be judgemental.  He taught us that we are to forgive.  He taught us to focus on the important (which would be loving others as we love ourselves).  He exampled loving those most would consider unlovable (remember the lepers, the paralyzed man, the adulterous woman, the woman at the well?).

 

The way I see it, isn't it about time we start heading back to the teachings of Christ?