EP311: The Christian & Patriotism | Harassing Officials in Public Could Get Dark Quickly | We Need Sheep Dogs AND Shepherds

On This Episode: THE CHRISTIAN AN PATRIOTISM I want to re-visit this topic with categories. We can trade in America First and "proud to be an American for "Kingdom first" and humility that God placed us in the most prosperous, safest, most stable place in human history. Let's be grateful for where we are, use its opportunities for the Gospel -- all without making the country an idol. HOW TO REPOND TO COUNTRY IDOLATRY The American story is beautiful. That's why it has patriots and followers. The Christian story is even better. The Christian story is better than the stories of our families, ethnicities, ideologies, countries or anything else. So, let's tell the beautiful story of Jesus. SHEED DOGS VS. SHEPHERDS In evangelicalism right now, there's a divide on how to present truth faithfully. I argue here that there's a role for sheepdogs -- snapping the flock into safety.  There's also a role for shepherds who more gently guide. Both types need to appreciate each other. HARASSMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS We're in a season of people protesting at houses and restaurants. That's currently coming only from the Left. The Right will respond in kind if it continues. That makes for an ugly an contentious world.