Prayer - wk 4 - Matt Chandler
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Video starting at 4:40
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Whats the Difference between being a “worldly Christian” and a “world Christian”?
Whats the Difference between being a “worldly Christian” and a “world Christian”?
Is this something that you think about?
why is important for christians who have liberties and freedoms like we have in North America - States Canada - to understand our world?
Where is Our Hope?
Where is Our Hope?
We live in a world where people put their hope in the political system
How should we live as christians in light of this?
Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.
Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do. Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.
Living as “aliens” in our home land.
Living as “aliens” in our home land.
christians don’t ultimately belong to a country, but to a kingdom.
How should we live inside of, and be supportive of our governments?
and combative with our governments?
should we be combative with our governments? and over what?
How can we ensure that we continue to have unity even though we all have different political views?
How can we ensure that we continue to have unity even though we all have different political views?
How we can Disagree with our Land Laws.
How we can Disagree with our Land Laws.
We live in a land that has different views, and commands that what God desires
What should we do?
What issues do you know of that Our Government accepts and God does not?
How do we lovingly show different in our world/work places/schools/families?
We are to be - what should we do as Christians
We are to be - what should we do as Christians
We have to be Good Citizens of our Nation
We have to be Informed
We Must Pray daily for our leaders/government officials
We must Seek after Justice
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.
And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”
Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.
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