I invite you to seek out an opportunity to unconditionally love someone with whom you disagree politically. There’s something you don’t understand, and you can seek understanding. If you’re thinking, “I can’t understand how anybody could believe that,” then you just made a confession. Can I push a little bit? Maybe that’s why you’re so convinced you’re right. If you’re thinking, “Well, I don’t even know anybody I disagree with politically,” that’s a problem. ![]() Here’s How We Can Start to Heal Our Nation Read more: America Is Being Pulled Apart. Second, find a way to love someone with whom you disagree politically. I have two suggestions for Christians during the days before and after this election. Instead, we must love one another as we struggle and sacrifice for the unity Jesus prayed for. Stanley, who leads the multi-site North Point Ministries and North Point Community Church based in Alpharetta, Georgia, said in a now-viral sermon clip that any LGBT individual who continues to go to church has 'more faith than a lot of you. Why would we as followers of an eternal king allow ourselves to be divided by temporary political systems, leaders or platforms? And why would we allow ourselves to be divided by fear? Jesus’ most oft-repeated command was fear not, fear not, fear not. According to megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley, the answer, apparently, is a resounding yes. During our oh-so-short history as a nation, both of our current political parties and their leaders have gotten it wrong they have failed us morally they have failed us in terms of their leadership. Our hope is the message and teaching of Jesus. Our hope is not in the perfect political party. As we consider candidates and policies, there is one question Christians must not neglect in their decision making: “What does love require of us?” That’s why Jesus said we must not allow anything or anyone to divide us. But the church wins or loses, the community wins or loses-and in some way our nation wins or loses-based on how Christians love each other. Your political candidate will win or lose based on how American citizens vote on a Tuesday in November. ![]() Why would we as followers of an eternal king allow ourselves to be divided by temporary political systems, leaders or platforms? He didn’t long for his followers to be unified in politics or campaign talking points, only in love. As I have loved you, you’re to love one another.” Jesus said the world would know they were his followers by the way they loved one another. Here’s one thing I don’t want you to forget: I’m giving you a new command to replace all the other commands, and it’s very simple. In that conversation with his disciples, Jesus basically said, “Look, I’m about to leave. Andy Stanley interviews Sarah Anderson, author of The Space Between Us: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart.
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