Identity in Christ

1 Peter 2:9-10

When we are developing a Biblical world view and trying to discern how we should make decisions regarding politics and our place in politics we must remember that our identity is first and foremost in Christ, not our nation, not our politics, not even our church. None of these things are bad, but when they supersede our identity in Christ we must rethink our priorities. When we find ourselves deciding on issues based on just what our political party, favorite news media or social media influences tell us then we are not using our identity in Christ to guide and shape our decision making. We have to have the courage to say “no” to “our tribe” if what our tribe is proposing is contrary to our identity as members of Christ’s “holy nation”. 

Questions for further thought:
1. Where in your politics is your world view shaped more by your tribe than by the Bible?
2. Do you know what the Bible actually says about the issues that are most important to you, or do you assume the Bible backs up whatever your party says about the issue?

Challenge: Pick one issue you feel strongly about, really dive deep into the Bible to see what  it actually says about the issue. Read an opposing view and see if any part of that view would fit Biblically.