As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“As a pastor, Lucas’ job is not to stand up for his country, but to stand up for his faith and his congregation. If they were so concerned that they left church on Sunday, then Lucas’ personal opinions are overwhelming his professional, and spiritual, responsibilities.” - Washington Examiner
“Whether you view Trump as a David or an Antipas, whether you serve at the court of the resplendent king or stand over against the court from the wilderness, one thing Nathan and John the Baptist held in common was that both were willing to condemn unrighteousness in their rulers—even if it cost them everything.” - Christiatnity Today
“It’s an area where even the president’s detractors have said the Trump administration has produced tangible, if still limited, accomplishments.” - Politico
Donald Trump rose to power amid controversy. Two and a half years into his administration, there is no sign that’s ever going to change. No doubt, he’ll continue to be a controversial figure long after his administration has moved into the history books.
Donald Trump is unlike any U.S. president before him, a real enigma to many. Some scold Christians for supporting a president who is so un-Christlike. Are Christians wrong to support a man like this?
“The choice isn’t between praying or confrontation. One can pray and confront. Sycophancy is a sin. Christian leaders should confront earthly rulers who commit unjust acts. But lack of charity is a sin also. So is lack of faith.” - David French
“A new survey from Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg reveals that 73 percent of American Jews feel ‘less secure’ in the United States than they were two years ago. The poll, which was released Wednesday, comes after two deadly synagogue shootings in Poway, California and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.” - CBN
“Live Action then posted two articles, one about women choosing to have their children following rape, and another about how abortion is never ‘medically necessary.’ Abra Singleton, the Southwest Regional Director for the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform … also replied to the president.” - Daily Wire
“Religious contention of this sort is not unheard of in the history of American presidential campaigns. What’s unprecedented is for candidates to engage in it.” - RNS
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