A Call to Spiritual Activism
by Tom Frazier
Walk in the deeds “which God has before ordained that we should walk in.”
Deeds like:
– showing hospitality to those who can’t repay
– being forgiving to all, showing kindness to all
– being peacemakers to fragmented relationships
– not becoming entangled in the world’s affairs
– seeking the Kingdom of God primarily
Why such a fixation on this country, its politics, its news? Why has it so entangled us, deflecting us from our high and holy calling?
Why does such fervor arise in defense of our national interests and way of life, but remain dormant in the face of actual sin and spiritual need?
Let us beware. The Church’s power lies not in reform, but in repentance. Not in lobbying, but in love. Not in demanding justice, but in demonstrating mercy.
We must stop our love affair with America. We must become more concerned with life from a divine perspective. We must be about our Father’s business.
We must return to the deeds that Christ has called us to. Not just in theory, but in practice. Not just in church, but in life. Not just on Sundays, but every day.
Only then will the world see Christ. Only then will we shine as lights in the darkness. Only then will we be the Church in the world — but not of it.
© 1993 Winthrop House / Revised 2022. Used by permission of the author.