In a "neutral way" as to not offend the attending Democrat congregation lol

⁠​⁠@@basketballperson1350If someone says Jesus is Lord, they are eventually going to find something in their political party that is incongruent with the Word of God. Democrat, Republican, Libertarian. If someone says Jesus is Lord but does not love their neighbor, they are in the wrong. If someone says Jesus is Lord but loves money more than the kingdom, they will fall. If someone worships a political leader (insert preferred candidate here) over the King of Kings, that is idolatry. Of course, it’s obvious that the Republican party more closely aligns with Christian values right now, but it may not always be that way. The Democrat and Republican parties basically flipped values around the time of Reagan. I pray that God will revive the American church and in doing so revive our nation with Judeo-Christian values, because America has lost its way. Yes, it’s the government’s job to protect our borders and prevent illegal immigration. I think Russel’s example of his friend who immigrated illegally is about going beyond politics, because Jesus can save an illegal immigrant the same way he can save a refugee or someone native born. We are all sinners in need of mercy. Perhaps that man’s journey in sanctification is coming to the realization that there may be consequences for his actions when he was younger. Perhaps God will grant him grace to earn his citizenship in the US. I don’t know. But he is a real person with a real family that needs to be pastored just as much as anyone else, and putting the support of a political leader you don’t know over ministering to a man and family you *do* know seems counterproductive to spreading the gospel. The point is that, Republican, Democrat, or other, Jesus calls us to love and serve our brothers and sisters in the church and extend mercy and grace to those in need. Jesus didn’t qualify those teachings with “as long as they believe the same things politically as you.” If Russel was a political figurehead, I probably wouldn’t be a fan of his choice 😂 but he’s a pastor who loves his congregation, and it seems that he’s doing a great job of meeting them where they’re at. Anyway, hope you have a blessed day, brother. Peace be upon you 🙏🏻🙌🏻