Political Parties
It seemed appropriate to me to copy an address so pertinent to these times of political unrest and the habit of some saints lending their time and support to the "parties" involved.
J.N. Darby wrote thus, "I need hardly assure you that I have no desire that they (saints) should meddle in politics; I do not so myself, nor do I think that a Christian ought. He believes that God governs, and governs with a view to the glory of Christ, and that He will infallibly bring about His purpose.
Parties are all alike to me; they are all alike guilty, and have all alike had their part in what is going on ... We must remember that politicians have no idea of principles, but only of existing influences to which they must be subject ... I take no side with any party-- I distrust them all...
God holds all the reins or loosens them. The Christian may walk in peace through it all, waiting for Gods' Son from heaven, and keeping the word of His patience; yea, having a specially blessed place of testimony in the midst of it, but a lowly one, content to be nothing in the world which has rejected Christ, and is ripening for His judgment. Their part is to keep His word and not deny His name."
I trust that these words from one who ever championed the truths found in the Word of God, and with such faithfulness and energy, may be acceptable to any who read them. For the glory of our soon-coming "God and Saviour" the Lord Jesus Christ.
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