Politics is heating up. It's an election year in the US, and the rhetoric is going to be hot. Between now and November, many unkind things will be said among the candidates and their election teams. As Christians, we must be careful to not get sucked into the muck. We can disagree with positions, discuss differences in issues, and criticize constructively, but we must remember who we are. It is not our place to judge. Nor is it our witness to spew hate and attack people's character. Fight for the issues you care about, but care about the people who disagree with you. They too were created by God. People on the other side of the aisle are not Satan's minions. They are people with different beliefs. Treat each other with kindness and respect. Play by the rules of your faith, and do not allow the world to set the tone of the political fight. Remember who and whose you are... now more than ever.
Readings: 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15; John 6:43-71; Psalm 107:1-43; Proverbs 15:1-3
