Summary

In this conversation, Pastor Chrishon, Pastor Jon, and Bryan discuss the upcoming sermon series on church politics. They define politics as the way people learn to get along with each other and emphasize the importance of working towards the betterment of society. They caution against idolizing politics and encourage Christians to engage in a way that is humble, charitable, and truthful. They also discuss the role of the church in politics and how individuals can get involved in leadership positions. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for Christians to engage with people of different opinions and to be in the world but not of the world.

Takeaways

Politics is about learning to get along with others and working towards the betterment of society. Idolizing politics can lead to division and a focus on personal gain. Engaging in politics as a Christian requires humility, charity, and truthfulness. Hope has a system for governance and "politics" and individuals can get involved in leadership positions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Post-Easter Coma 01:15 Introduction to the Sermon Series: Church Politics 07:05 The Temptation to Idolize Politics 09:31 Engaging with People of Different Opinions 11:05 Politics as an Idol for Christians 13:10 Engaging in Politics with Humility and Charity 26:49 The Government of Hope and Getting Involved 32:20 Conclusion