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Also, Christians Are Called to Love God, Not Nations Blindly
• The Bible teaches that Christians’ ultimate loyalty is to God and His Kingdom, not any earthly nation or political leader.
• Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
• Blind loyalty to any nation—even Israel—can conflict with obeying God’s will if that nation’s leaders or policies are unjust.
2. Political Leaders Are Not Divine
• Following leaders blindly assumes they are morally perfect or aligned with God’s will.
• Romans 13:1–2 – “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.”
• Note: This does not mean blind support; Christians are still called to judge righteousness and sin (1 Corinthians 6:2–3).
• Proverbs 29:2 – “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
• Blind loyalty ignores whether a leader is righteous or wicked.
3. Christian Identity Is in Christ, Not Ethnic Israel
• A Christian’s identity is spiritual, not based on ethnicity or nationality.
• Galatians 3:28–29 – “There is neither Jew nor Greek… for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”
• Blindly following Israel politically may elevate national loyalty above Christ-centered faith, which the Bible warns against.
4. Warnings About Partiality or Idolatry
• Placing any nation above God is a form of idolatry.
• Exodus 20:3–4 – “You shall have no other gods before Me.”
• Psalm 146:3–4 – “Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.”
5. How Christians Can Support Israel Biblically
• The Bible calls for prayer, love, and justice, not blind political allegiance:
• Psalm 122:6 – “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.”
• Supporting Israel spiritually or morally is fine, but Christians must discern right from wrong and not equate God’s promises to Israel with uncritical political support.
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