Jesus had no interest in politics, which was unusual for a young man of his cultural background. While politics consumed the hearts and minds of most of his fellow countrymen, Jesus kept his distance. This wasn’t because he was ignorant of political matters; far from it. He understood only too well the depths and temptations of worldly corruption in the political realm.

Why did he remain aloof from politics? Because, as he never tired of telling people, his kingdom is not of this world. His concerns and power base were spiritual, not worldly, and the two were diametrically opposed.

His refusal to support local leaders or become in any way involved in the political intrigues of the day caused Jesus no end of problems. He was expected de facto to kowtow to the ruling Jewish clerics, but he made it clear that he considered them corrupt and ignorant and wanted nothing to do with them. He had no problems telling them directly to their face, much to their horror. In fact, it was his open disdain for the Jewish rulers that ultimately got Jesus killed.

Like Jesus, I want nothing to do with politics. When I think of voters siding with this candidate or that, with this party or that, even though all of the parties and candidates have been shown to be profoundly corrupt on every conceivable level, it reminds me of Charlie Brown and Lucy. Every fall, Lucy would invite Charlie Brown to kick the football that she would hold for him, and every fall, just as Charlie Brown would run forward at full speed to kick it, Lucy would pull the ball away and Charlie Brown would slip and come crashing down.

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