Sermon: Neighbors and Politics
Theme: Those who are mature in Christ are able to be confident in their own politics without attacking other people’s points of view.
Purpose: The congregation will learn to be healthy and wise in disagreement.
Scriptures: Philippians 2:12-18 Do all things without murmuring and arguing, rejoice in relationship.
John 6:25-34 The people want a sign and want to eat their fill of bread without commitment.
Questions:
How do we maintain a healthy ability to hold our points of view and opinions while allowing others to disagree with us? What are the traits needed to disagree and discuss as mature and authentic people? Why are some so easily upset by political disputes? What is the cause of discussions deteriorating into personal attacks and disrespectful language? Why are some unable to interact with the issues or concerns without feeling personally attacked? How as Christians (especially as Presbyterians) are we to teach others to engage in healthy discussion?
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