tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post1819015252276253596..comments2024-03-27T17:07:10.655-04:00Comments on Tilting at Windmills: Sunday Message- Before November ComesCWMartinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-35702542315314298592016-08-16T18:31:18.009-04:002016-08-16T18:31:18.009-04:00This is exactly what is making me consider not vot...This is exactly what is making me consider not voting- wasting time on pointless battles. Of course the other side of the coin is if Jesus has NO interest in politics, then voting ceases to be a moral dilemma. It does however carry a moral responsibility to pick a candidate that at least isn't Satan's wife (or husband).<br /><br />At the very least, I think a Christian soldier doesn't get mired in what is essentially a secular war. Thanks for phrasing it in a different perspective.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-71609553208784335372016-08-16T18:16:46.362-04:002016-08-16T18:16:46.362-04:00One of the things I've been asking myself rath...One of the things I've been asking myself rather a lot lately is this: Does God even care about politics? <br /><br />Before anyone gets bent about the question, I'm going to suggest that Jesus didn't seem to care a whole lot about what was going on in government while he was alive. About the only reference that immediately comes to mind when questioned about Rome was his response to "render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's." That tells me that Jesus didn't think much of all this political nonsense, recognizing that it was a corrupt business and not worth his attention. He was in the business of gathering souls into his Father's House and just didn't have time to deal with things that don't matter.<br /><br />And so I have to ask myself: Does God really want me to expend my energy (including my mental energy) on things that don't really matter or does he want me to spend my time being more like Jesus? Telling people about Jesus? Sharing Jesus? Granted I'm kinda sucky at this and don't spend enough time doing it, and haven't found a way that doesn't come off creepy and/or self righteous to the stranger on the street. But, I still think my mental energy would be better expended at trying to unravel that puzzle versus the other one.<br /><br />Just some food for thought...Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-86422203037065283222016-08-16T16:40:26.106-04:002016-08-16T16:40:26.106-04:00I sure hope you are right.I sure hope you are right.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-61718342201448725522016-08-16T16:28:15.791-04:002016-08-16T16:28:15.791-04:00As horrible as this election is, I have a feeling ...As horrible as this election is, I have a feeling it is the much-needed spark for a bigger change. A BETTER change. At least I hope it is. Michhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456803425068822920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-55174177791342937112016-08-15T20:48:13.693-04:002016-08-15T20:48:13.693-04:00I'm beginning to think a WWJD bracelet might s...I'm beginning to think a WWJD bracelet might spontaneously combust in a voting booth this year...CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-72380437588555783012016-08-15T20:47:11.330-04:002016-08-15T20:47:11.330-04:00You are always welcome to rant on my page. Especi...You are always welcome to rant on my page. Especially if we are in agreement, lol! I have only missed one general since I could vote (car problems), but I am sorely considering sitting this one out, just because I am so undecided. Not just about the candidate (an easy choice between the big two for me), but are ANY of those who want the office worth supporting? Where does my concern lie? Wish I had the answers.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-35920637485573143202016-08-15T14:24:19.822-04:002016-08-15T14:24:19.822-04:00Yes! I have a lot of praying and thinking to do be...Yes! I have a lot of praying and thinking to do before the election, as well. I felt so thankful for my state's primary because I felt that my vote counted a little "further" on those elections and yet, it is a scary responsibility, especially when I found out afterwards that only 33% of the elgible voters actually voted. That bothers me. Sure, I can say that my vote may have gone even further with so few voters, but I would really like people to vote - even if they disagree with me completely. That sounds weird, I guess, but I want people to care enough to take responsibility and to enjoy the freedom of voting that so many people have given their lives for us to have. Why are we protesting the lack of power and freedom on one hand and then disrespecting the freedom and power that we do have in voting? Anyway . . . that may be too much rant for a comment here. <br />Just wanted to say, I'll be praying about the election, too. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-63206711596909866222016-08-15T14:03:16.438-04:002016-08-15T14:03:16.438-04:00What is God's side of the matter?
Isn't t...<i>What is God's side of the matter?</i><br /><br />Isn't that the truth? Politics has made people so divided that it's truly one side against the other, and if you're an American, you HAVE to choose. And once you choose, you HAVE to hold the opinions that go along with that political side. A Democrat that's pro-life? Unheard of! A Republican that supports gay marriage? GTFO of here! You can't half ass it - you must be all in!<br /><br />Forget all that BS. I just want to be on whatever side God is on.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-55550264028229811602016-08-14T20:27:59.525-04:002016-08-14T20:27:59.525-04:00Thanks, but as you know I only take credit for bei...Thanks, but as you know I only take credit for being the Learner who shares what he's learning.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-42762448367994295362016-08-14T20:26:52.934-04:002016-08-14T20:26:52.934-04:00Yep, word and action, motive and context, it can g...Yep, word and action, motive and context, it can get to all of us. You try to believe your motives are pure... till you hear someone else's take on the tale.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-3484193423056595652016-08-14T17:59:50.003-04:002016-08-14T17:59:50.003-04:00Yes yes yes you speak a lot of sense my friend but...Yes yes yes you speak a lot of sense my friend but I think you know that is how I think. Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822869016413307981.post-70474378690517664702016-08-14T10:06:55.945-04:002016-08-14T10:06:55.945-04:00Chris:
This is such a marvelous indictment to SO m...Chris:<br />This is such a marvelous indictment to SO many of the wrong things in our world (especially our nation) that I am beside myself with Kudos for your exemplary call on this.<br />You use the word MOTIVE...and I use the word CONTEXT.<br />I think BOTH words can be easily interchanged with MANY (if not all) of the things you have touched upon here.<br /><br />While motive applies to the ACTIONS of people, context applies to the WORDS used by same, but again, you can look at the context in which an action is performed along with the motive of the person (or persons) committing the action (or speaking the words).<br /><br />And yes, both can be just as "hazardous to our (spiritual) health" if we're not paying attention.<br />Great job using EXODUS as the jumping off point here...so much truth to be found there.<br />Very well said, and indeed, we ALL have a LOT of thinking AND praying to do over the next 80 days.<br />(and we're not even ballooning around the world).<br /><br />Excellent post.<br /><br />Stay safe & stay strong up there, brother.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.com