2006-10-10 10:59:53 · 3 answers · asked by sweetgever 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Jehovah's witnesses have the biblical view that christians are to remain neutral in world politics..
I found this little gem for you...
Notice what Jesus did.
On one occasion the populace of Galilee wanted Jesus to plunge into politics. The people saw that Jesus was righteous and wise and they realized that he would make the ideal political ruler. They may have felt that Jesus was merely throwing away his opportunities by preaching a future kingdom when he could have a kingdom right there and then. How did Jesus respond to the crowd’s popular draft? “Therefore Jesus, realizing they were about to come and seize him to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain all alone.” No politics for Jesus!—John 6:15, NW.
Christians are followers of Christ Jesus and subjects of God’s Kingdom, which also makes them no part of the world. When Jesus was on trial before Pontius Pilate, he said: “My kingdom is no part of this world. If my kingdom were part of this world, my attendants would have fought that I should not be delivered up to the Jews. But, as it is, my kingdom is not from this source.” (John 18:36)
According to the Bible ,Christians MUST follow the path that Jesus chose.
In harmony with their belonging to Jehovah and being followers of Jesus and subjects of God’s Kingdom, Jehovah’s Witnesses have remained neutral in the national and international conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries. They have chosen no sides, have taken up no arms against anyone, and have not spread propaganda for any secular cause. In a remarkable demonstration of faith in the face of seemingly overwhelming opposition, they have followed the principles expressed to the Nazi rulers of Germany in 1934: “We have no interest in political affairs, but are wholly devoted to God’s kingdom under Christ his King. We will do no injury or harm to anyone. We would delight to dwell in peace and do good to all men as we have opportunity.”
Christians are neutral in the world’s affairs because of their relationship with other Christians. Jesus said to his followers: “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35) Brotherly love is a key to being a Christian. (1 John 3:14) Related as it is to his relationship with Jehovah and Jesus, the relationship a Christian has with other Christians is very close. His love is not restricted to those in the local congregation. It embraces “the entire association of [his] brothers in the world.”—1 Peter 5:9.
11 Today, Jehovah’s Witnesses demonstrate their brotherly love by fulfilling the words of Isaiah 2:4: “They will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.” Instructed by Jehovah, true Christians are at peace with God and with one another. (Isaiah 54:13) Because they love God and their brothers, it would be inconceivable for them to take up arms against fellow Christians—or anyone else—in other lands. Their peace and unity is an essential part of their worship, a demonstration that they truly have God’s spirit. (Psalm 133:1; Micah 2:12; Matthew 22:37-39; Colossians 3:14) They “seek to find peace . . . and pursue it,” knowing that “the eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous ones.”—Psalm 34:14, 15.
Although many professed Chrisitians don't want to admit it .. This is what the scriptures say.
The bible identifies satan as the ruler of the world.
(1 John 5:19) . . .We know we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the [power of the] wicked one.
In the end a christian is a follower of Christ
So we must ask the question... What would Jesus do ?
Remember his stance before Pontius Pilate?
Remeber when Jesus was about to be Seized , What did he say to Peter?
(Matthew 26:52) . . .Then Jesus said to him: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword.. . .
2006-10-10 11:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by David 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray. America should pray. Well those who are in relationship with Him should pray. I have prayed that this man receives revelation like Paul did, to totally change how he behaves.
2006-10-10 11:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by Lilaidi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems to me that a true christian would turn the other cheek!!
2006-10-10 11:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by lugar t axhandle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋