Q: Should politics be discussed in church?
Published on March 20, 2025
A:
Not only does God intend for His people to be involved in government, but He instituted a form of government in Exodus 18:21 and Romans 13.
God has called pastors to shepherd people through biblical teaching and counsel. When the full Word of God is taught in church, you’ll find the Bible has plenty to say about political issues (e.g., God’s definition of marriage, the value of unborn lives, proper handling of finances, and other moral standards).
You can’t separate the Bible from politics. You can’t sit in church and believe one thing, then step into the voting booth and throw it out the window. That’s why pastors must shepherd the church in the arena of government, and tell their congregations how to apply biblical principles in the voting booth.
America was founded on Christian principles, and our laws were based on the Scriptures. Churches have a right to be concerned about where politics will take our nation. Christians need to be involved in selecting godly politicians who will lead us in the direction of righteousness, or our nation will forfeit its blessings. If we are to be salt and light in the public square, it must be discussed in the Church.
