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I was standing outside the Post Office in a small community, (Not Stanchfield) having a conversation with another believer who clearly had some “Political Prejudice.”
In many ways I’m sure we have all had similar conversation, which can bring to light our own political prejudice.
As much as I would like to say that we don’t have any such political prejudice, i’m afraid that would not be true.
I’ve been quite surprise to discover some individual’s Political Preferences, forcing me to come to terms with how I might respond to others of different Political views.
So this morning we are going to talk about what it means to pray for others - in particular, those who are leaders and in authority over us, even when we have different political preferences.
Before we move into this, let me push the pause button for a moment to reflect upon this past Monday, Veteran’s Day.
It was said more than once we owe our freedom to those men and women who have fought so valiantly so that we could live in freedom and do the things we do.
Free speech, Freedom of Religion.
The right to vote.
For this we can be extremely grateful.
We know that any acting President of the United States is also known as “The Commander and Chief” of our armed forces.
They have great power when it comes to sending our nation into war or making policy or eliminating policy.
Not all wars or policies are popular… in fact, most if not all would be something that most people would like to avoid war and conflict.
But when it happens, it is the result of various circumstances and facts that have been gathered, hopefully in a proper way with wisdom and understanding.
Having said this, we want to look at and see what our roll and responsibilities are in regard to those who are in leadership and have the power and authority to act in ways that we may or may not agree upon.
Listen to what Paul writes to Timothy…
That’s quite a statement… “to Pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.”
Yet that is what believers in Christ Jesus are to do!
As Paul neared the end of his life, he chose young men such as Timothy to carry on his work.
His two letters to Timothy form a leadership manual for the young pastor, giving Timothy instructions for leading the church and warning him of false teachers.
Paul also provided Timothy with personal instructions on how to be a man of God.
As Paul neared the end of his life, he chose young men such as Timothy to carry on his work.
His two letters to Timothy form a leadership manual for the young pastor, giving Timothy instructions for leading the church and warning him of false teachers.
Paul also provided Timothy with personal instructions on how to be a man of God.
In Chapter 2 Paul gives instruction for public worship.
He begins with a sense of “Urgency.”
The most essential part is that of Prayer… Here he uses four different nouns for prayer...
Petitions = which carries with it to pray for a desire or need.
Prayer = which is used often for private as well as in public.
Making personal requests known to God
Thirdly, he uses the word ‘Intercession’ which suggest a conversation with God.
The fourth term used is Thanksgiving , which comes from the Greek word “Eucharista” from which we get “Eucharist” or better known to us as “The Lord’s Supper.”
It is always a time of Thanksgiving, remembering the past.
Thanking God for what he has done in the past, strengthen our faith for what he will do in the future.
So for Paul, there is a great sense of urgency for young Timothy and other believers to pray!
For Whom? Kings and all those in authority.
In Paul reminds us of the fact that “God” is in control and whatever authority that is in place is a result of Him establishing it.
We must remember that at the time of Paul writing this letter, the Roman Emperor was the cruel monster Nero - who later put Paul and Peter to death.
What Paul is telling us is that no matter how unreasonable our present leaders may seem to be, we are to pray for them.
My earliest recollection of political events came at the time of President Kennedy’s assassination.
I was in 3rd grade and I remember the response of our teacher and everyone else.
It was a very somber moment.
Even though I didn’t fully understand it, I knew it was a significant event.
My first real great disappointment came when President Nixon resigned because of the watergate scandal.
I remember hearing excerpts from some of the tapes and the language that was use.
There was great dissatisfaction in a person whom I thought to be above reproach.
We all live in some Nievite.
We have great hopes from our political candidates only to discover something that would bring us great disappointment.
So much so that when we come to elections, we sometimes ask ourselves which of the lesser evil do we vote for.
Not a very flattery statement and we wish it were not true, but it does seem to come down to asking the question, “Which is the most reliable, honest, capable, and viable person.”
Before I go any further let me says this: “
Except for the ‘Grace of God’ so would I be.
In other words, If you or I were in such a position of authority or leadership, we may say now what we think we would be like, but the influence of those around us can change us.
Doesn’t have to but it can.
So What i’m saying is that we must all be careful of our response to Political situations and the greatest thing we can do for one another; for our nation; for our government is to pray for one another.
Throughout the years the church has designated specific times of the year to pray for our government such as election time or on the national day of prayer.
All of these are good.
However, Paul is writing to Timothy; God’s word is saying to us, “Pray for Kings and all those in Authority.”
not just some of the time, but regularly.
So what should we pray for?
Godly and Holy lives
I believe we have spiritual, moral, and ethical reason for praying for “One Another.”
Two weeks ago we talked about asking God for his blessing; for his favor to be upon us.
We also talked about God keeping his hand upon us so that we will not be led into temptation or caused harm.
We all need God’s hand to be upon us… If we are in leadership, we need Godly wisdom.
In fact we are encouraged to seek for wisdom.
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Salvation for leaders
Salvation for leaders
Salvation for leaders - In verse 4 Paul makes it clear that God wants all people to be saved.
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knowledge of truth
When Paul first came on the scene in the Book of Acts, he was dead set against Jesus and any who would follow him.
He was present at the stoning of Stephen, one of the first deacons of the church.
When he met Jesus on the Road to Damascus, on his way to persecute Followers of Jesus, his life was transformed.
In we read how Paul Labored and strove to proclaim salvation to all people.
Here in our text he says, “Pray for those in Authority...” because “God our savior wants all to be saved...”
knowledge of truth
Knowledge is to acquire information about something and determine if it is so.
When Pilot was asked to judge Jesus and crucify him, he asked for proof; for facts and found none that substantiated his crucifixion.
He is known for asking the question, “What is truth?”
Truth is factual.
It is something that is substantiated!
Any person in leadership is to seek knowledge and to know the truth.
Jesus clearly tells us that he is the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the father but by him.
In order for us to believe this as true, we must accept God for who he says he is and what he says about the Bible.
If we do, then we will know the truth.
To reveal himself and truth, he sent Jesus.
He is the litmus test for truth belief.
If you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart you will be saved.”
So as we pray for ‘Those over us’ as well as for ‘One another’ it is imperative that truth be made known.
When truth in known and accepted it will set you free… at least that’s what God says.
We know for who we are to pray… we know what we are to pray for … Then Pauls tells us why we are to prayer...
“That we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and honesty.”
Right now we have the privilege to assemble peaceably for public worship, which is dependent on our rights under law - law that is upheld and enforced by our government.
The Greek Adjective translated “Peaceful” occurs only here in the NT.
It means “Quiet, tranquil.”
The basic idea is that of “restfulness unmarred by disturbance.”
(Vine, p. 34) Then Paul uses the word “Quiet” which suggest stillness that is accompanied by restfulness, in contrast to nosy commotion and bustling activity.
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