An important element for us to remember is that the United States leads the world in many ways, and we find that many countries and people around the world will also “groan” or “rejoice.” Just as the United States sows corruption within its own borders, it also sows corruption throughout the entire world. Conversely, as the United States sows goodness within it own borders, it also sows goodness throughout the entire world.
It can get frustrating reading and watching the news. For quite a few years we have heard accusations of “fake news” or the plurality of “misinformation and disinformation.” Along with these monikers of news headlines, more recently we have been entertaining “gaslighting” and “fraud and abuse,” not to mention the idea of “grifting.” Of course, we can never forget the holy grail of these barbs known as “conspiracy theories” which is meant to shut down all discussion of any topic and label those suggesting the ideas as misguided at best, or liars at worst.
Christian voters overwhelmingly supported Trump in the 2024 election and now that his administration has started acting on his vision for the country, we must think clearly about how to respond as Christians to ongoing developments. In the midst of the arguments for and against Trump’s actions stated in public discourse, there are at least three things for Christians to keep in mind in the days, weeks, and months ahead: that the government is to be a minister for good and to punish evil, that men are not angels, and that Christians must be compassionate.
