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What I have never noticed before reading chapter 23 was that David made some of the Levites judges and officers for his kingdom. There is some idea that those dedicated to God should never be "soiled" with political service. Yet what I see here is that David did this, and God did not condemn it nor advice against it. I will point out that the primary purpose of the Levites was service in the house of God, yet David found some could be used and trusted with political service.
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what does that have to do with us? No, I am not saying that Pastors should be
in politics. If God has called someone to ministry that is where they belong,
taking a political position might be a demotion in the area of Kingdom work.
This being said, I don’t think that religion and politics need to be separated
so that those with strong religious views should refrain from politics. All
laws are after all a reflection of moral beliefs, so why should those with
strong morals be disqualified? They shouldn’t but again as always what is God's greatest
purpose for your life, if it isn’t in politics then whoever you are you should
avoid it. If it is then as a Christian you need to serve with the love of Christ and do that work as unto God.
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