I put this in the Theological Forum to prevent it from becoming too topical.
Andrew Fuller, in his book "The Backslider", 1801, pg 45, says...
"By standing aloof from all parties as such, and approving themselves the friends of government and good order, by whomsoever administered, christians would acquire a dignity of character worthy of their profession, would be respected by all, and possess greater opportunities of doing good: while by a contrary conduct they render one part of the community their enemies, and the other, I fear, derive but little spiritual advantage from being their friends."
The context in his day was Napoleon and the French Revolution, but it rings true for modern America.
Or, does it ring true for me because I am a classic introvert and eschew all kinds of conflict?
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Andrew Fuller, in his book "The Backslider", 1801, pg 45, says...
"By standing aloof from all parties as such, and approving themselves the friends of government and good order, by whomsoever administered, christians would acquire a dignity of character worthy of their profession, would be respected by all, and possess greater opportunities of doing good: while by a contrary conduct they render one part of the community their enemies, and the other, I fear, derive but little spiritual advantage from being their friends."
The context in his day was Napoleon and the French Revolution, but it rings true for modern America.
Or, does it ring true for me because I am a classic introvert and eschew all kinds of conflict?
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