This is a hard chapter for me to write. I am as uninvolved in biblical citizenship as other Christians. Involvement means front-line duty. Front-line duty means you get shot at. When it comes to getting shot at, I am your basic, Christian coward. I don't like to fight. I don't like to get hit. I don't like to get hurt. I know that as long as I am uninformed and uninvolved, I am safe. I don't have to suffer. Then I read 1 Peter. It tells me that a Spirit-filled, Word-orientated saint will be on the front lines, doing what is right, and suffering. It is hard for me to read and think and discuss in the realm of politics. There are other things I would rather do. It is hard for me to take a firm, intelligent stand on a political issue. It is even harder for me to make it public, and defend it, and have it criticized and ridiculed. In the area of government my comfort zone is way behind the front lines. How about yours? Maybe what we both need to do is volunteer for some front line duty while we are still allowed to carry weapons. J. Grant Howard
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This quote is very useful for people who want to make a difference in the world. It is not enough just to sit on the sidelines and complain about what is happening. People have to get involved so that they can make a difference. The fact of the matter is that there are many problems in the world, and there are people who are doing their best to solve those problems. Only by being involved can you help solve these problems.

Source: Balancing Lifes Demands: A New Perspective On Priorities

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