In a world filled with endless opinions, debates, and hot-button issues, it's easy to feel pressured to have an opinion about everything. But as followers of Jesus, we have a different calling, a higher priority. Our primary purpose is not to have all the answers to every cultural or political controversy but to clearly point to Jesus, proclaim His Gospel, and let our lives reflect His Kingdom above all else.
Sometimes people ask why I don't speak publicly on certain issues. At the heart of my response is a simple conviction: I'm not always qualified to speak with authority on every cultural or political topic. Like Paul, I've decided to "know nothing among you except Christ and Him crucified" (1 Corinthians 2:2).
Governments and political systems come and go, but the Gospel remains forever.
According to Ephesians 4, my role as a pastor is to equip you, the saints, for the work of ministry, guiding us all toward spiritual maturity and unity in Christ. The purpose of this focus is clear: to prevent us from being tossed about by every passing wind of doctrine, cultural trend, or political debate.
Keeping Christ central ensures we grow into maturity...rooted, steady, and wise. My hope for our church family is that we remain deeply anchored in the Gospel, letting the eternal truth of Jesus guide how we engage with the ever-changing world around us.
Let’s keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, trusting that His Kingdom, above all others, is what truly shapes and transforms lives.
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