church and culture
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In troubled times, fear can sound spiritual. It can call itself discernment, vigilance, or prophecy. But the New Testament does not call the church to panic. It calls us to sober thinking, steady hope, and deep confidence in the risen Lord.
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The church must never confuse moral seriousness with sacred violence. Jesus did not authorize his followers to wage holy war. He called them to follow the Lamb, not bless the sword.
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Empire did not disappear when Babylon fell or Rome faded. It changed form. Christians still face the temptation to trust power, baptize nationalism, and confuse worldly strength with God’s kingdom. But the church belongs to another Lord.