Thread by @CAHutch1990

Thoughts on Christian preparation for potential political violence in the U.S., no matter how serious you think the threat is:

1) Avoid misinformation online. Have friends with differing views monitor your posts and give feedback. Don't be part of the problem. 1/6

2) Avoid extreme partisanship. Check yourself when you begin to mock or demonize the "other side."

Don't let the world manipulate you. Rather, be transformed by the renewal of your mind in Christ (James 1:27; 4:1-4; Romans 12:1-2). 2/6

3) Remind yourself and your fellow believers to care less about the kingdoms of this world. All are passing away.

The Kingdom of Christ transcends borders and parties, and is that which will endure forever (Eph 2:10ff; Heb 13:14; Rev 7:9) 3/6

4) Stock up on default pacifism now. Violence is never the solution - with the rare exception of self-defense or just war. This ain't that.

Even if, the Church, as the Church, is to participate in neither. Do not celebrate firearms or normalize violence. (Romans 12:9- 3:10) 4/6

5) Support local and federal law enforcement. Remind any members in your congregation of their duty to uphold their oaths and defend the rule of law.

Otherwise, stay out of it. The Church should be a hospital for all sides, not a partisan battery. 5/6

6) Leaders, set the tone up front. Take courage in your battles with the culture - the courage to set forth the gentleness and mercy of Christ as our Standard.

Warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. (I Thes 5:14). 6/6