Jon Harris examines the roles of prophetic witness and political engagement drawing from Old Testament prophets who directly confronted rulers and called people to repentance. Harris distinguishes bold moral confrontation—upholding God's universal law—from pragmatic politics, which involves stewarding votes and seeking societal arrangements that protect Christian freedoms, families, and cultural inheritance.
He critiques Russell Moore as a negative example, arguing that Moore's writings in mainstream outlets like Christianity Today misuse Scripture to chide conservative evangelicals while aligning with leftist priorities on issues like open borders.
Harris contrasts this with biblical principles on sojourners in ancient Israel, positive models like Franklin Graham's public correction of Trump alongside political support, and the pastor's primary calling from the pulpit. He urges discernment to avoid conflating personal holiness with political strategy, advocating a consistent prophetic voice that addresses heart sins and public policy without compromise.
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