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Breaking Free from Political Idolatry: Embracing the Church's True Mission (Exile Series)

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Voxology

Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Society & Culture

4.71K Ratings

🗓️ 27 January 2025

⏱️ ? minutes

Summary

Explore how Christians can resist the allure of political power, understand the biblical call to live as exiles, and rediscover the transformative impact of being the church in a polarized society.

Key Takeaways:
Resisting Political Idolatry – Understanding the dangers of aligning Christianity with political parties and leaders.
Embracing Exile – How the biblical concept of exile shapes the church's posture in today's world.
Living the One Another Commands – The importance of internal transformation and community practices outlined in the New Testament.
Prophetic Witness – How the church can influence society by embodying justice, love, and humility without relying on political means.

Resources Mentioned:
The 59 "One Another" Commands – A compilation of New Testament directives for Christian community.
"Exiles" by Preston Sprinkle – Insights on the church's role in society.
"Resident Aliens" by Stanley Hauerwas and William Willimon – Discussing the church as a counter-cultural community.

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