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God’s view of today’s Tea Party

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by stilllearning, Nov 3, 2010.

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  1. stilllearning

    stilllearning Active Member

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    Hi sag38

    Thanks for your input.

    But somehow the last word in your post was missing, could it have been, “intellectual”?
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    In all seriousness, I praise the Lord for the great victory He has given me over being concerned about what anybody thinks about me.........
    Galatians 1:10
    “For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.”
     
    #41 stilllearning, Nov 6, 2010
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    Intellectual wasn't what I had in mind.
     
    #42 sag38, Nov 6, 2010
  3. stilllearning

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    Thank goodness.
     
    #43 stilllearning, Nov 6, 2010
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    Would someone please explain what a Holy God has to do with the corrupt people we elect to office? (or if new, will become corrupt shortly)? It amazes me that anyone would equate the Lord within any distance of the degenerate state our political institutions have become. If you think it is not rampant on this board, go to the political section, and observe by direct quote or inference that either Democrats or Republicans are more "godly."
     
    #44 saturneptune, Nov 7, 2010
  5. stilllearning

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    Hello saturneptune

    You said........
    The title of my OP might be misleading, but in my OP(take a look at it), I make the point, that the Scripture being quoted, seems to not be in support, of today’s tea party, because it’s placing non-political people, in positions of leadership.
     
    #45 stilllearning, Nov 7, 2010
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    So, what kind of person should be placed in positions of leadership?
     
    #46 rbell, Nov 7, 2010
  7. stilllearning

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    Hello rbell

    You asked.......
    I wouldn’t know; but the Scripture says, that...”a servant when he reigneth”, is disquieting.

    So it’s possible, that it’s wise, to put people suited as leaders, in positions of leadership.
     
    #47 stilllearning, Nov 7, 2010
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    Pretty vague stuff there.

    What do you mean when you say "non-political people" shouldn't be in positions of leadership?

    Just trying to figure out your position.
     
    #48 rbell, Nov 8, 2010
  9. saturneptune

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    I did misread it. A case could be made for your point, but from a Christian perspective, you would have to find a "political leader" who is honest half the time and only steals from us half the time. Lots of luck with that. You are correct. The two points are not related. Very few things press my hot button more that equating one of the two parties in power now with the Lord, Scripture, or anything spiritual.
     
    #49 saturneptune, Nov 8, 2010
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    But SL, you are still twisting the meaning of this verse. When this passage talks about a servant when he reigneth it is talking about a servant who lacks the instruction of his master, it is the master and lord here who have failed. What disquiets the earth in Proverbs 30:22 is the servant who does not do what he is supposed to do and the fool who gets fed even though he has not worked. The condemnation is not on democratic government, but on a socialist system that coddles the weak and lazy. Read the entire passage.

    Your theory that some people are not “meant for” positions of leadership flies in the face of the “Servant Leader” principle taught in many passages including:

     
    #50 North Carolina Tentmaker, Nov 8, 2010
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    Not to mention, we need to be careful. David wasn't "qualified" for king-ship. Gideon was a big chicken and not particularly stellar in his leadership abilities. Scores of other examples abound.
     
    #51 rbell, Nov 8, 2010
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