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Go Deeper With The Word: Fr. Otto Week of October 18th:

https://youtu.be/P3p7W0-Xe18

Conventional wisdom says don’t talk to others about religion or politics, but as Christians we’re called to follow Jesus, not conventional wisdom. In doing that we need to follow Him in how he talked about religion and politics.

Jesus is being asked a political and religious question in attempt to trap Him. Have you ever felt trapped when you were brought into a political or religious discussion? What did Jesus do?

Matthew 10: 16-20:

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. On my account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.  But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say,  for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Jesus trusted in the Holy Spirit and He shares the same spirit with us. One way you are brought before governed and kings in our day and called to make statements of politics is in the voting booth. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in your vote and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance in conversations you are brought into or you are lead to initiate.

St Peter gives us a template for our religious and political discussions.

Read 1 Peter: But in your hearts serve Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

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