There is always a winner and loser choose wisely

This message confronts one of the most challenging tensions we face as believers: how do we navigate a broken political system while remaining faithful to God's word? Drawing from 2 Kings 9 and the anointing of Jehu as king, we're reminded that God is sovereignly involved in the affairs of nations, raising up and removing leaders according to His purposes. The core spiritual lesson here is profound: our primary calling isn't to wage war against political figures or to obsess over the failings of elected officials, but to live out our faith with integrity and stand firm on biblical principles when they conflict with cultural demands. The sermon challenges us to examine whether we're spending more energy criticizing politicians than actually living godly lives. Are we more concerned with what others are doing wrong than with our own obedience to Scripture? The biblical examples of Daniel and the three Hebrew boys show us the path forward: submit to authority when we can, but stand uncompromisingly when God's commands conflict with human laws. This isn't about political parties or partisan loyalty; it's about knowing what God says and being willing to draw a line in the sand when issues like the sanctity of life, the dignity of marriage, and the protection of the vulnerable are at stake. The message calls us back to 1 Timothy 2's vision of living quiet, peaceable lives marked by godliness, while simultaneously being bold enough to obey God rather than men when necessary. This is the narrow path we must walk with wisdom and courage.