The political docility of Christians of the early church could be traced to the fact that Israel and some gentile nations were under the colonial rule of the Roman Empire and Christians were taught to be in subjection to the authorities that be at best, they were to pray for those in power and could not participate in the politics of their time.

This might have been responsible for why Christians hesitate to be actively involved in the politics of our days, whereas, the God we believe and serve is interested in the way the world is governed (Romans 13: 1, 1Timothy 2: 1-2, Genesis 1: 28).

Impossible!

▪︎Jesus Christ warned His followers never to set themselves up as the Gentile rulers - politicians - over any of the others - Matthew 20 vs 20 - 28 & Mark 10 vs 42 - 45 & Luke 22 vs 25 - 27

▪︎ Jesus Christ also indicated that those who are His followers are no longer to work for food that perishes but rather for food that endures to eternity which only He can give to them, and the work He calls on all of His followers to do is to believe in the one who sent Him - John 6 vs 25 - 35

▪︎ Jesus Christ also warned His followers that they can't serve two masters in the Kingdom of God - Matthew 6 vs 24

Basically, you cannot serve the world(its politics included) and serve God at the same time.

Ordinary Policemen extorting N50 on the road side cannot be a genuine Christian talk less of politicians that steal billions in local and foreign currencies.
Infact 90% of Nigerian christians are not genuine Christians including myself. Na because we dey poor na why we humble, make we hit big money, na den you go know whats up

In Nigerian politics, its not possible.

No, it's %200 impossible

Yes, why not.

Hmm

Not at all. Can ashawo be a virgin?

Let's not delude ourselves, it's absolutely impossible.

Especially not in Nigeria.

Absolutely not possible. Politicians make use if lies and deceit to win or retain power

Yes.

Yes

Religion is a branch of politics.

Religion is politics.

No Religion without politics.

It’s impossible
Politicians are liars

Not possible except you don't want to go far.

Lol

For example

Look at our VP, Yemi osinbajo


That's your answer

who really is a "Genuine Christian"? we need to settle that before we ask if a politician can be.

Let's ask Christian sects how to define Actual Christianity:

Methodist: It is accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior and publicly sharing that acceptance by getting baptized through sprinkling of water.

Baptist: No, no, no -- you must be DUNKED in water, heathen.

Pentecostal: Yer both wrong -- ye must be baptized by the Holy Spirit and ye must speak in tongues to prove you are saved.

Lutherans: You don't need to do any of that. Our founder said just believe and have faith (oh yeah and he REALLY hated Jews).

Presbyterian: How droll -- lol. No no..you see it does not matter what you do or do not, God has already decided who the true Christians will be and they are obviously all Presbyterians.

Episcopalians: Well, we each get to decide what constitutes Christianity. What is in your heart? What do you think it is for you? What say you, Bishop Spong?

Church of Christ: None of you are going to heaven because you use musical instruments in your services and God hates that.

Jehovah's Witness: Something Something Kingdom Hall; something something no birthdays, several End Times falsely predicted, no blood transfusions,,,,

Seventh Day Adventist: Pah! None of you even have the right day.

United Church of Christ: It's all good; let's listen to an acoustic guitar solo and accept gay people.

Non-denominational: Gay people? ewww. No no, ye must build megachurches with gyms and cafes to be righteous to god.

Catholic: Ummm....oldest sect here, guys. Forget that "accepting Jesus" stuff. You must mediate with God via a priest and eat crackers to get saved (just do not leave your kids alone with said priests, OK?). Oh yeah..and Virgin Mary is way cool.

Church of England: Yeah, what the Catholic said...but divorce is 100% OK.


Unitarian Universalists: Why are you guys even trying to define Christianity? All beliefs are the same (whoops.we aint even Christians).





"CHRISTIANITY: 2,000 YEARS OF EVERYONE MAKING IT UP AS THEY GO!"

Sure

holuwajobar:
For example

Look at our VP, Yemi osinbajo


That's your answer

What of Reverend Father Jolly Nyame of Taraba State (PDP). The Man carried his holiness to Kuje Medium prison.
Will his new title Ex Convict come before his Reverend father title or what. ?.
We need answers

Never

Kobojunkie:
Impossible!

▪︎Jesus Christ warned His followers never to set themselves up as the Gentile rulers - politicians - over any of the others - Matthew 20 vs 20 - 28 & Mark 10 vs 42 - 45 & Luke 22 vs 25 - 27

▪︎ Jesus Christ also indicated that those who are His followers are no longer to work for food that perishes but rather for food that endures to eternity which only He can give to them, and the work He calls on all of His followers to do is to believe in the one who sent Him - John 6 vs 25 - 35

▪︎ Jesus Christ also warned His followers that they can't serve two masters in the Kingdom of God - Matthew 6 vs 24

Basically, you cannot serve the world(its politics included) and serve God at the same time.

But your pastors are running for political officies and supporting politicians. They allow politicians climb their pulpits.

They are 2 parallel lines

This question seem unnecessary. Can you say the non politicians are genuine Christians?

Yes of course.

Peter Obi is a proper example. While dude was living a clean life, he never knew a time like this where his past life will be talked about by millions of Nigerians and across the world.

Only zombiedients will believe that. they believe that Peter Obi is as holy as anything.

The political system will corrupt you.

Can you be a prostitute, and still be a Genuine Christian?


Realistically, prostitutes are more upright than Politicians.

Yes it's Very possible and achievable