How should a Christian view politics?
GotQuestions Bible questions answered https://www.gotquestions.org/ All rights reserved-Published with permission If there is anything that will spark a spontaneous debate, if not an outright argument, it is a discussion involving politics—even among believers. As followers of Christ, what should be our attitude and our involvement with politics? It has been said that “religion and politics don’t mix.” But is that really true? Can we have political views outside the considerations of our Christian faith? The answer is no, we cannot. The Bible gives us two truths regarding our stance towards politics and government. The first truth is that the will of God permeates and supersedes every aspect of life. It is God’s will that takes precedence over everything and everyone ( Matthew 6:33 ). God’s plans and purposes are fixed, and His will is inviolable. What He has purposed, He will bring to pass, and no government can thwart His will ( Daniel 4:34-35 ). In fact, it is God who “sets up kings