Truth to Power
Can we examine and assess the President’s Administration, members of Congress, and members of the Judicial Branch by using the Sermon on the Mount and Matthew 25?
It is President Trump’s prerogative to do the things he promised to do. But the question is “how”? Are members of Congress leading out of loyalty to the President or integrity? And are Justices leading by the Rule of Law and the Constitution?
Jesus, the Son of God took a different approach than wielding power in implementing what the Father mandated him to do. Jesus didn’t seize equality with God, but relinquished that equality and became human and yet remained God. Humility, kindness, and justice epitomized Jesus’ leadership. He loved and did not condemn.
Jesus taught and lived in a way that dispensed dignity and hope. Jesus exemplified the truth in these statements in Matthew 5:
- “Blessed are the merciful.”
- “Blessed are the peacemakers.”
Jesus taught and lived in a way that dispensed dignity and hope. Jesus exemplified the truth in these statements in Matthew 25:
- “All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left.”
- “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’”
On the journey of Christian discipleship and spiritual formation with you, I remain faithfully yours,
Steve
The Rev. Dr. Steven M. Marsh
Interim Pastor
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