James' World 2

The e-mailer writes: Good Evening Family, Friends, and Christians Everywhere.

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In an interview Yesterday, President Obama said “I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” That statement has people all over the Country talking.
We even had a brief discussion during our Bible study at church today where I was compelled to make a point. My comment was this: ” We all need to remember that the President took an oath of office to defend the Constitution. He did not take an oath to defend everything that is written in the Bible.”
Later, I elaborated a bit more: We–Christians, especially the Black Church–need to be careful about being sucked in by groups whose only motive is to defeat this President. Nor should we lose sight of our own needs simply because we disagree with the President on a single issue.

Christ never said everyone had to follow him–he gave us free will. Elected government officials whose job it is to serve everybody–Christians and non-Christians–are not likely to do everything by Biblical scripture. On the other hand, Christians look to and expect our church leaders to follow the teachings of the Bible. This is what separates the “Church” and “State.” It is mandatory that we help to spread the word that Individuals and groups who are no friend to Black people and other people of color will use us to take down the President; and at the same time would take us back 50 years if they ever got the chance.

Regardless of how you feel about same-sex marriage or homosexuality, just remember that someone will be elected President (your President) in November. The question is simple: Do you think you would be better off with Romney? One other thing, not voting is not the answer either. It would be a tragedy if President Obama did not get re-elected because Black “Christians” got sidetracked by the manipulations of other “so-called” christians with a totally different agenda.

I hope that you will use every opportunity to pass this kind of message on to your friends and family.

Lynn Champion

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“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7

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