There is a vast difference between "staying out of politics" and refusing to ruin your witness by conferring righteousness onto filthy carnal choices. God did not give us the political process. That is stupid. Man decides the political process. According to this logic then God gave Russia, China and North Korea dictatorships. He then must have also given the political processes in the Middle East that leads to Christians being martyred for their faith. How absurd. Do not ascribe the evil of man unto a holy God. Never in the entire bible did God call us to action politically. NEVER. He calls us to one thing and one thing only. The gospel. Do you remember the gospel, Shane? It sure does not seem like you do not. Your voting for your carnal candidate is not akin to God providing a prophet in the Old Testament. By the way, God did not provide prophets in the Old Testament to "make a difference in the land." He did so because there was no written word of the Lord yet. He spoke through the prophets to get Israel to repent. America, is NOT Israel and neither candidate is running on a repentance platform.
"We All Compromise to Some Degree - All sides are guilty of wanting their candidate in office so much so that they will overlook their shortcomings. For instance, a black Republican pastor I know who is voting for Trump told me that he must remain silent about his views or he'll lose his congregation. He added, "My members elect those who are best for 'our people'." But, shouldn't we vote for the one who is best for "all people"? And are you certain that voting for the Left is the best for "your people"?
Approval of the Apostates - None of us has perfect political views, myself included, but from my experience, it seems that most people in the Christians for Kamala group are either quenching the Spirit because of compromise or they are not looking at things through a biblical lens. In this group, many are not genuine believers. They have never repented of their sins and surrendered to Christ. The Bible refers to them as "apostates," especially the pastors who support abortion and the LGBTQ platform. Second Peter 2:2-3 says that "many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute" (e.g., think drag queen story hour, and rainbow flags on churches). And, "In their greed these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories." Peter concludes, "Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping." God will not be mocked. We will reap what we sow." - Shane Idleman
How terribly racist. Why specify that this alleged pastor was black except to mock? Notice however that Shane finally gets around to flat out calling any Christians who may vote for Kamala Harris as not being really saved! This is right out of Mario Murillo and Greg Locke's playbook. Vote for my guy or you must be hell bound! Those that escape this judgment are deemed to have quenched the spirit because of all things - compromise! Trying to make biblical arguments for either sinful candidate is compromise! Look in the mirror Shane. You are that apostate! The lies, disinformation and bible twisting you wrapped yourself in is what brings disrepute to the church. The verses from Peter are the key verses above and speak to all false teaching. Not false political choices. False teaching! God does not care who we have determined to be the lesser evil. He just wants to know why we defend that evil so vociferously. More than half the talking points Shane has regurgitated here are completely fabricated. You are right Shane. God will not be mocked but that should be a source of comfort for you.
'Religion, Not Relationship - The other two groups also have unbelievers in their midst who have religion but not a relationship. They too must repent and genuinely seek God. This is the MAIN reason that we are divided " we are not united with the Spirit. God may be allowing this divide so we can apply His Word to our daily lives: "Quick to listen" and "slow to speak," as well as being gracious in our words and actions. Political views bring out the best and the worst in us. I know I'm a work in progress myself. Jesus warned that a house divided against itself cannot stand. We are witnessing this very thing happening in America. Christians must repent of their pride and anger, and the church must unite in submission to God before our country faces devastating damages from which it may never recover. The message of the prophets applies to us today: "Return to Me, and I will return to you."' - Shane Idleman
You think your words here have been gracious Shane? Disparaging black pastors. Lying about people you have never met. Consigning people to hell for not agreeing with your electoral choice? Returning unto God and repenting have nothing to do with who we vote for. Stop with the silly heretical notion of religion and relationship. There is NO relationship with Christ that is not centered on His word and His word is what created religion. The word religion is not a dirty word. False religion however is filthy. It is false religion that pursues carnality by wrapping it up in false piety. The true remnant, outside of the apostate church Shane serves in, is not divided. We know that who we vote for does not matter for the eternal kingdom of Jesus Christ. We know that God is on the throne this November 6th, and will not be caught off guard by any result. According to His permissive will He has raised up all world leaders and used them all, including their good ands evil traits, for His end and His purposes. In a few months vote by all means. Or do not vote. God does not care. Just stop pretending your choice is biblically superior to anyone else's. Stop letting people like Shane Idleman lie and gaslight you to co-opt your vote. This is not an endorsement of any candidate; just a call for the truth to reign supreme. Amen.
Reverend Anthony Wade - August 25, 2024
