Citizenship and Christianity
This video by Dr. Russell Moore is directed toward American citizenship and Christianity, but the principle applies to all Christians around the world.
This video by Dr. Russell Moore is directed toward American citizenship and Christianity, but the principle applies to all Christians around the world.
Read Ecclesiastes 8:1-5
“I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God” (v. 2).
“Oh, I don't get involved in politics,” she said to me, punctuated with an attitude that this somehow made her holier. But God's Word is clear regarding our duties of citizenship. Foremost is the responsibility to intercede to the Father on our country's behalf. But there are also practical duties of a citizen. Do you know what they are? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website lists the responsibilities of all citizens, including the following:
It would be well for those of us who live in America to express our gratefulness for the opportunity to live in a free and prosperous nation by enthusiastically embracing the responsibilities of our citizenship to this country. If you do not live in the USA, check to see what responsibilities your immigration service outlines for new citizens. (Faith Trussel)
Thy Name we bless, Almighty God, for all the kindness Thou hast shown To this fair land, the pilgrims trod, this land we fondly call our own. — Alfred Woodhull
This devotional is the Monday, May 22, 2017 entry of Opening the Word.
Lesson 13 - May 28, 2017
Focus Text: Ezra 7:23-26; 1 Peter 2:11-17
Central Truth: God ordained government to provide order for society.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several ways they can be a better citizen of the country in which they live.
Lesson Outline: