Should Christians be involved in politics

jmldn2 · Thursday at 8:26 AM

I am not sure this question has already been asked. If so I apologize for the redundancy.

This is a question I feel is so important in today's world. My answer is Yes. Christians, now more than ever, need to get involved to let the world know the "biblical side" of politics.

Maria Billingsley · Thursday at 8:54 AM

jmldn2 said:
I am not sure this question has already been asked. If so I apologize for the redundancy.

This is a question I feel is so important in today's world. My answer is Yes. Christians, now more than ever, need to get involved to let the world know the "biblical side" of politics.

Jesus Christ of Nazareth explicitly distinguished his mission from earthly political power, telling Pontius Pilate, "My kingdom is not of this world".
We are to emulated Him.

"Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ."
1 Corinthians 11:1

"He who says he abides in Him ought himself also just as He walked."
1 John 2:6

"Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..." Ephesians 5:1–2

Blessings.

d taylor · Thursday at 11:08 AM

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Politics is a lying deceiving world, why would a born again child of God want to be involved in politics. They are not going to clean it up.

Aldebaran · Thursday at 11:39 AM

What positions did God put His people in throughout history where they were kings, or at least high-ranking positions where they had influence?

David and Solomon were both kings. Also, from Google Gemini:

Joseph – Sold into slavery in Egypt, Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams and was appointed as vizier (second-in-command) over the entire nation, managing food reserves and national infrastructure during a severe famine. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Daniel – Exiled to Babylon, Daniel served as a high-ranking administrator, advisor, and governor under successive absolute monarchs across two empires (Babylonian and Medo-Persian), overseeing wise men and provincial districts. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Nehemiah – While serving as the confidential cupbearer to King Artaxerxes I of Persia, Nehemiah secured governmental authorization, letters of safe passage, and building supplies to act as the appointed governor of Judah, leading the civic rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls. [1, 2]
Esther and Mordecai – Esther became the Queen of Persia by marrying King Xerxes (Ahasuerus), and her cousin Mordecai ultimately succeeded Haman as the king's prime minister/grand vizier, using their governmental influence to protect the Jewish population from state-sanctioned destruction. [1, 2, 3]
Moses – Raised in the Egyptian royal household as the adopted grandson of Pharaoh, Moses was educated in the "wisdom of all the Egyptians" and trained in leadership and administration before eventually leading Israel as a lawgiver and judge. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Obadiah (the prophet/court official) – Not to be confused with the writing prophet, this Obadiah was a high-level palace administrator or steward over the household of wicked King Ahab of Israel, who risked his position—and his life—to hide and feed 100 prophets of God from Queen Jezebel's purge.

Ivan Hlavanda · Thursday at 12:15 PM

jmldn2 said:
I am not sure this question has already been asked. If so I apologize for the redundancy.

This is a question I feel is so important in today's world. My answer is Yes. Christians, now more than ever, need to get involved to let the world know the "biblical side" of politics.

There is nothing wrong with Godly people to be interested in politics or be politicians. We see that with Joseph and Daniel for example

However, we must not put politics in place of God or above Him, which sadly many do today

SavedByGrace3 · Thursday at 4:37 PM

Yes, if you do not, the enemies of freedom, law, and peace surely will. They do not mind "imposing" their "beliefs" on us.

Gunny · Thursday at 4:51 PM

Maria Billingsley said:
Jesus Christ of Nazareth explicitly distinguished his mission from earthly political power, telling Pontius Pilate, "My kingdom is not of this world".
We are to emulated Him.

"Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ."
1 Corinthians 11:1

"He who says he abides in Him ought himself also just as He walked."
1 John 2:6

"Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..." Ephesians 5:1–2

Blessings.

Amen and Amen.

Gunny · Thursday at 5:13 PM

2 Timothy 2:3-4 "Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Soldiers don't get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them."

timothyu · 2026-07-31T11:20:52-0500

Maria Billingsley said:
, "My kingdom is not of this world".
We are to emulated Him.

EXACTLY

timothyu · 2026-07-31T11:23:27-0500

You may walk along the edge of the mud to pull someone to safety, but once you set foot in it, it will gradually pull you in also.

truthuprootsevil · 2026-07-31T11:45:12-0500

jmldn2 said:
I am not sure this question has already been asked. If so I apologize for the redundancy.

This is a question I feel is so important in today's world. My answer is Yes. Christians, now more than ever, need to get involved to let the world know the "biblical side" of politics.

Yes, the Christian world already knows the biblical side of politics the hard thing is to enforce it. The sad thing is the Christian side of politics is generally based on mercy, loving your neighbor, fairness and honesty and is rejected by far too many including some Christians, depending on the subject.

And most will say that this country and its laws was based from the biblical aspects. Truth be told it wasn't for all people and that trend seems to continue.

Richard T · 2026-07-31T16:30:56-0500

God is involved in politics, so his children can be too. However it requires discernment and balance. Your participation helps government be accountable if you are informed.

Sabertooth · 2026-07-31T17:35:16-0500

jmldn2 said:
Should Christians be involved in politics...?

Yes, with some caveats.

Citizen believers have an obligation to express their conscience in the voting booth,
Some acts of faith are supported by or in contention with the political objectives of others. We must not refrain from such acts just because they have been appropriated by various political parties.

We do not protest wanton feticide to advance Republican objectives

nor do we promote a minimal social "safety net" in support of the Democrats.

We do those things (and others) out of a sense of duty before God;

specifically, "to love our neighbor as we love ourselves."

Our highest calling is The Great Commission, but said commission includes the acts of mercy listed above (and more!).

See the Parable of the Sheep & the Goats...

The Sheep And The Goats, Keith Green (1981)

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