What would Jesus say... to a Politician

Have you ever heard someone use the phrase, “We’re going to have a ‘come to Jesus’ meeting?”  It usually means someone is in trouble, and they’re going to get an earful – in judgment, punishment, and correction from someone!

 But what if. . . what if people really could have a ‘come to Jesus’ meeting – where they sat down and allowed Jesus to talk, and really listened – do you think that would change anything? 

 

Today we begin a series dealing with that very issue – of different people in different stations in life having a ‘come to Jesus’ meeting.  If Jesus were to sit down with someone, what would He say?

 

Our first person in this hypothetical situation is The Politician; it could be anyone in public office: our President, or a senator; a dictator from another culture; a shaman or religious leader who wields political power.  What would Jesus say to them? Today, we reference Romans 13:1-5

 

I think one of the main ideas He might say is this

 

God has planned for people to gather under governmental systems.

 

• Serving in a governmental position is a ministry of awesome responsibility and privilege.
• Live a life of wisdom and self-restraint.
• The Church can be a force for good in a society – work with it! 

 

The wise politician, after this conversation with Jesus, would say something like this:

 

“Thy word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against Thee. . . I will meditate on Thy precepts, And regard thy ways.  I shall delight in Thy statutes; I shall not forget Thy word.  Thy word is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my path.”   Psalm 119:11, 15-16, 105

 

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