Faith

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There is much controversy in our country about the supposed constitutionally imposed separation of Church and State. There are many who propose that the church has no rightful place in government. They wish for them to remain wholly separated - to be kept apart.

The idea of a separated Church and State is an impossibility. Let us first clarify the meaning of “church.” Religion is commonly perceived to be the “church.” Practically everyone claims a religion which in turn is seen as the church. Therefore, government cannot be free of the religious church. It is not, however, the religious church from which the government seeks separation.

It is the true church - the Christian church - that looms as a threat to government. It is the Christian church they want to keep out by a spurious constitutional wall. Why? Because the Christian church acknowledges Jesus Christ and His Word whereas the religious churches deify humanity and follow human wisdom.

It is the Christian church which governments find necessary to expel and to exclude. That is perfectly understandable because, for the most part, governments consist of those of the religious church rather than Christ’s church. Religions are not Christ centered or Christ honoring. Only the Christian church is the church of Jesus Christ.

I think these words spoken by Jesus accurately describe the attitude of governments in their hostile attempt to separate from the righteous church. “Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.” Luke 6:22

My next point is apt to unnerve some Christians but it is truth. As much as governments desires to separate from the Christian church, Christians should more strongly strive to separate from worldly governments.

Many Christians naively believe that Christians can change governments for the better. That has never happened and will not happen. Yes, there are some good people in government but as a body whole it is a corrupt and ungodly. The Bible says that evil men will continually grow worse. II Timothy 3:13 The days in which we live are a testament to that truth.

Finally, the Christian Church has not been called to change or purify government. Jesus commissioned the church to teach the world of Him - to bring people to Him - and to disciple them. Beside, a far greater pleasure has been promised the church than that of transforming human governments. The church will one day reign on earth with Jesus Christ. See Revelation 20:6

It will then be the State (government) that is separated from rule. Amen and Amen!

Thank you for reading and may GOD BLESS YOU.

Phil Jellerson
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