J&C readers

Whether they know it or not, Christians who actively support Donald Trump’s presidency are grossly misleading those who do not know Jesus. Whenever the lost see self-professed Christians rally behind a man with the traits of an anti-Christ, they naturally want no part of Christianity.

Trump was elected largely on the strength of evangelicals who saw him as the lesser of two evils. But should a Christian ever support evil? Sincere discipleship means following the example and teaching of Jesus. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is the best expression of this approach. Compare Jesus’ words to Trump’s behavior.

There is nothing meek about Trump. He doesn’t hunger or thirst for righteousness. He is neither pure in heart, nor a peacemaker. He doesn’t shine light; he reflects darkness. His foreign policy is murderous. His lifestyle is adulterous. He doesn’t turn the other cheek or love his enemies. He is greedy, and turns away the needy. He is more concerned with acquiring earthly than heavenly treasures. He doesn’t serve two masters; he claims to be the master. When Jesus spoke of the needle and the camel, he was clearly talking about men like Donald Trump.

So why do so many evangelicals actively support him? Christians are to seek the lost and offer them the hope of the Gospel. Our approach is to look like the selfless love of Christ on the cross at Calvary. There is nothing Christ-like about Trump. So who can blame the lost for tuning in to this hypocrisy?

Travis Rubeck

Monticello

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