#165 - The Political vs The Spiritual Solution

An all too common sin, seen throughout the Scriptures, is man looking to himself for salvation. As in Jeremiah 17:5, trusting the arm of the flesh and turning away from God. Christian should understand this condition - that people are looking for political solutions to their problems, rather than repenting and getting right with God. It is willful unbelief. This is clearly seen in two cases: (1) Israel's choice of Barabbas over Christ, (2) 1 Samuel 8-12, Israel's asking for a new political system to fight the Ammonites (a king) rather than turning to God in repentance.