It’s a shame when a man of faith has to explain why he wants to pray with someone, and to his church members, that makes it worse.
President Donald Trump showed up at the McClean Bible Church over the weekend in Vienna, Virginia, after the massacre in Virginia Beach that happened on Friday. The president wanted to support the community and the church pastor offered to pray with the president during Sunday service.
I understand that the nation has gone through a fundamental transformation where God and prayer are not even first or second in the way of people’s hearts and minds anymore, but I still believe in the power of prayer and the word of God, as do many of my friends and family.
When I heard that the pastor of the Bible church had been receiving negative feedback for allowing President Trump to even walk on stage, I was floored. As I said, it is a shame when the leader of the flock has to apologize or even come up with an explanation for why he wanted to pray God’s protection and direction over another human being.
Here is Pastor David Platt’s statement via Bible Church website:
That’s why, as soon as I heard this request backstage, the passage from God’s Word that came to my mind was 1 Timothy 2:1-6:”
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.”
This hurts my heart to read this, knowing that what the Pastor did was right and shouldn’t have to do this!
Based on this text, I know that it is good, and pleasing in the sight of God, to pray for the president. So in that moment, I decided to take this unique opportunity for us as a church to pray over him together. My aim was in no way to endorse the president, his policies, or his party, but to obey God’s command to pray for our president and other leaders to govern in the way this passage portrays.
I wanted to share all of this with you in part because I know that some within our church, for a variety of valid reasons, are hurt that I made this decision.
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What type of membership holds the pastor accountable for “prayer?” This vexes me as my father was a pastor and I never heard anyone say “don’t pray for that person.” What world are we living in again?
This weighs heavy on my heart. I love every member of this church, and I only want to lead us with God’s Word in a way that transcends political party and position, heals the hurts of racial division and injustice, and honors every man and woman made in the image of God. So while I am thankful that we had an opportunity to obey 1 Timothy 2 in a unique way today, I don’t want to purposely ever do anything that undermines the unity we have in Christ.
I do not even know if this explanation is going to be enough for some of the church members but it is enough for me, but then again I am not a member. President Trump needs all of our prayers each and every day based on the position that he is in and the attacks that he receives from political enemies, the opposition media and others who sit in high places with evil thoughts.
I praise Pastor Platt for doing this, but I wish it wasn’t necessary.
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I’d like to see the people who took issue with this. I can only imagine!
I’d like to see the people who took issue with this. I can only imagine!
I’d like to see the people who took issue with this. I can only imagine!
I guess the shepherd/pastor cares more about what the sheep says more then what his (supposed) Lord says. They deserve each other. Another CINO church.
I guess the shepherd/pastor cares more about what the sheep says more then what his (supposed) Lord says. They deserve each other. Another CINO church.
I pray Trump does this….
I pray Trump does this….
My question for the pastor would be, if the members of your congregation have a unity problem because you prayed for our nation’s leader(s), Is the unity of your church really built on faith in Christ? Or, has some other means of uniting your congregation been substituted?
My question for the pastor would be, if the members of your congregation have a unity problem because you prayed for our nation’s leader(s), Is the unity of your church really built on faith in Christ? Or, has some other means of uniting your congregation been substituted?
My question for the pastor would be, if the members of your congregation have a unity problem because you prayed for our nation’s leader(s), Is the unity of your church really built on faith in Christ? Or, has some other means of uniting your congregation been substituted?
What Trump is saying is hypocrisy on stilts…You’re right, he is no christian, just a hunter for votes and money.
I don’t want to get into the political part of this conversation, but, as a human being, Trump only worships the all mighty dollar, power, and praise. The only reason he pretends to be religious, is because his voters mostly are. If he were to found out that most of the voters who support him were actually devil worshipers, he’d be on his hands and knees trying to strike a deal with the devil himself, if he hasn’t already…
I don’t want to get into the political part of this conversation, but, as a human being, Trump only worships the all mighty dollar, power, and praise. The only reason he pretends to be religious, is because his voters mostly are. If he were to found out that most of the voters who support him were actually devil worshipers, he’d be on his hands and knees trying to strike a deal with the devil himself, if he hasn’t already…
These folks are not Christians,they are social animals who show up for the coffee and cookies. WWJD!
take a vote in the church. is the church one of God or the pastor ought to get up and leave that church.
take a vote in the church. is the church one of God or the pastor ought to get up and leave that church.
take a vote in the church. is the church one of God or the pastor ought to get up and leave that church.
The Bible states that you should pray for our leaders. The members who questioned this should learn how to read the bible and understand it.
The Bible states that you should pray for our leaders. The members who questioned this should learn how to read the bible and understand it.
Any church member who has a problem with their pastor praying for the president, or praying for anyone for that matter, is likely not Christian. If they think they are, their knowledge and understanding of Christianity and what Jesus taught is woefully inadequate if not just disgusting. The pastor should explain it to them clearly, from the scriptures, and the ones who still have a problem with it should be asked to leave the church. Having non-Christians in the church only damages the faith.
Any church member who has a problem with their pastor praying for the president, or praying for anyone for that matter, is likely not Christian. If they think they are, their knowledge and understanding of Christianity and what Jesus taught is woefully inadequate if not just disgusting. The pastor should explain it to them clearly, from the scriptures, and the ones who still have a problem with it should be asked to leave the church. Having non-Christians in the church only damages the faith.
Bingo! My thoughts exactly.
Bingo! My thoughts exactly.
I would have to assume that those members of the congregation who objected to the pastor praying for President Trump probably vote for Democrats. How can anyone call them self a Christian if they vote for those who go against God. The Democratic Party is the party of the godless. In their last two national conventions they stated that there is no room for God in their platform. The support every godless agenda that comes down the pike, ie abortion, same-sex marriage, transgenderism. The list goes on.
Supposed Christians who vote for people who support these perverse and godless things will one day stand before a holy God. What will they say when God asks them why they supported those who go against Him?
I would have to assume that those members of the congregation who objected to the pastor praying for President Trump probably vote for Democrats. How can anyone call them self a Christian if they vote for those who go against God. The Democratic Party is the party of the godless. In their last two national conventions they stated that there is no room for God in their platform. The support every godless agenda that comes down the pike, ie abortion, same-sex marriage, transgenderism. The list goes on.
Supposed Christians who vote for people who support these perverse and godless things will one day stand before a holy God. What will they say when God asks them why they supported those who go against Him?
To attack a man of God is to attack God himself, I wouldn’t want to be in their shoes on judgement day, yes judgement as they are obviously NOT saved by the blood of Christ.
To attack a man of God is to attack God himself, I wouldn’t want to be in their shoes on judgement day, yes judgement as they are obviously NOT saved by the blood of Christ.
The “Culture War” is really a religious war between the two most famous Jews in history over who will rule the hearts and minds of mankind; JESUS CHRIST, the spiritual Jewish Messiah or the messiah of Materialism and End Times, JEWISH Anti-Christ, KARL MARX and there is no reconciling these two adversaries. It will be complete destruction of one or the other
The “Culture War” is really a religious war between the two most famous Jews in history over who will rule the hearts and minds of mankind; JESUS CHRIST, the spiritual Jewish Messiah or the messiah of Materialism and End Times, JEWISH Anti-Christ, KARL MARX and there is no reconciling these two adversaries. It will be complete destruction of one or the other
There is no defending prayer…..It is ALWAYS JUST AND JUSTIFIED…PERIOD….
There is no defending prayer…..It is ALWAYS JUST AND JUSTIFIED…PERIOD….
I am totally disappointed in the Christian society, but the prophecies are unfolding. I will send up a prayer for all of those lost souls.
I am totally disappointed in the Christian society, but the prophecies are unfolding. I will send up a prayer for all of those lost souls.
Perfect example of the truth…does anyone really think that going to a church gets you saved when that day comes….the kingdom of God is within you….or it isn’t…
Perfect example of the truth…does anyone really think that going to a church gets you saved when that day comes….the kingdom of God is within you….or it isn’t…
Faith in God is easy. Faith in humanity… No wonder Christ died on the cross… 2000 years later, we live three times as long, but we are still the same wretched despicable creatures lacking both in spirit and in character only worse and more complicated. More than half of humanity is a failure by any generous standard, and half of that is holding the rest down. Can we do better? We have to. Otherwise, who are we to consider ourselves worthy of the right to continue. Trump or not. The rule says do unto others as you would have them do unto you, not do unto them as you judge they deserve. For by this judgment, we too are judged. Can we do better? Or have we judged ourselves, already… a loss?
Jesus did state that it’s better to be cold than lukewarm. I want to be on fire for Jesus.
Jesus did state that it’s better to be cold than lukewarm. I want to be on fire for Jesus.
Jesus did state that it’s better to be cold than lukewarm. I want to be on fire for Jesus.
The Faith is cooling, as it is Prophecyed in the Bible , … Because people are getting more and more spoiled, because they are having tooo much sexual activity .
The pastor is supposed to be the spiritual leader, shepherd of the flock, leading them with God ‘s direction. Seems we have a perfect example of 2 Tim. 4:3.
The pastor is supposed to be the spiritual leader, shepherd of the flock, leading them with God ‘s direction. Seems we have a perfect example of 2 Tim. 4:3.
Actually, these people are where they need to be – in church, but they need to open their hearts to the Gospel and start learning and applying it.
Actually, these people are where they need to be – in church, but they need to open their hearts to the Gospel and start learning and applying it.
Exactly what did he say that you took issue with?
Exactly what did he say that you took issue with?
What exactly did Glowworm say that was so offensive? I didn’t read any bad language. Just an opinion on non-believers…
WOW!! Self righteous much??!! Do you PRAY with the same TONGUE??!!
WOW!! Self righteous much??!! Do you PRAY with the same TONGUE??!!
Pastor you need new members who really believe in GOD and GOODNESS, not any politicians who do not understand God give them strength to understand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11