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Politics-80 and Christian Involvement

Jeanne Ryskamp·1980-06-01
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“Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21 Is it right for Christians to be politically active? Indeed, is it Christian for us not to be active? We may believe that in answering the Pharisees as He did, Christ was instructing them and the church of all ages that the Christian should not be an enemy to government but a friend. Implicit in Christ’s answer is the admonition not only to pay tribute money to Caesar, but to...

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Author
Jeanne Ryskamp
Date

1980-06-01

Source
Beacon Lights
Scripture References
Matthew 22:21Colossians 2:8Proverbs 12:24
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