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InTouch Early Light Devotional Monday October 25, 2004 Our Dual Citizenship Philippians 3:14-21 Sometimes we hear people say, "I don't believe in mixing religion and politics." But for a follower of Jesus Christ, it is impossible to exclude God from any area of life. This holds true even for "politics," which in Greek refers to the behavior of citizens of a country. Paul realized his rights and privileges as a citizen of heaven extended to earth, and we, as God's children, likewise have dual citizenship. Being part of God's kingdom means countless privileges: we are related to the Father, we have Jesus s our personal Savior, and we know the forgiveness He offers. What's more, we have access to all the promises of Scripture as well as to the very throne room of God. There are also responsibilities: obedience, worship, evangelism, and support for the work of the church. In addition, we are obligated as Christ-followers to be good citizens of our earthly country. That means we must become involved in the life of our nation-praying for its leaders, educating ourselves about candidates' views, and exercising our right to vote. We also have the obligation to live out life the way God designed it to be. In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus says believers are salt and light-they are to be the means by which the culture is penetrated, flavored, preserved, healed, and rescued from the darkness. It does no good to keep the light hidden or to allow the salt to lose its flavor; God is glorified when believers live out their "saltiness" and "brightness" before a watching world. (v. 16) Are you letting your light shine? * * * Webcast Available Now! Watch Dr. Stanley's engaging presentation, When the Enemy Strikes, online now! Recorded live on September 7, this program includes worship led by Don Moen, praise, and teaching on the keys to victory in spiritual warfare, plus an exclusive Q&A session with Dr. Stanley! http://www.intouch.org/highlights/thisfall/enemystrikes/webcast_39117043.html Prayer Team Join the In Touch Ministries Impact Prayer Team and receive your free Personal Battle Planner devotional and prayer journal. http://www.intouch.org/prayerteam/index_38205069.html >>> Share the good news <<< Please forward this message to a friend! FREE Christian Book http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/209/1698058.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. 1698058 ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
