Home School Heartbeat Radio Program

Some Christians believe they cannot be politically involved and still serve God. Find some solutions to this conflict on today's Home School Heartbeat, as Mike Farris continues his discussion with Ken Connor.

Michael Farris:
There are a number of homeschoolers who are very politically active, but yet even within our movement, I hear people who are unsure about how to reconcile the idea of seeking Christ's kingdom first and being politically active. How do you respond to that question?

Ken Connor:
Well, Mike, the Scripture teaches that Christ's kingdom is all about justice and righteousness and peace. And so I believe that if we're going to seek to further and expand God's kingdom, and to make life here on earth more nearly akin to His kingdom, we too have an obligation to contend for righteousness and justice and peace. The Scripture says that means speaking up for those who can't speak for themselves, taking care of the widow and the orphan, the weak, and the helpless. It means ensuring that decisions in our justice system are favor-free decisions not based on money or wealth or partiality.

Mike:
Ken, there's no doubt of the Christian's duty to stand for what's right and for what's just and for what's righteous. But all these things are secondary duties of Christians. The first and most important thing for each of us is to achieve personal righteousness, not through our own merits but through accepting the free gift of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of our sins. And I know that you agree with that, and I know that that's the foundation for your belief in seeking justice for the society as a whole. We're to continue this discussion tomorrow. I'm Mike Farris.