Tres simples ideas a considerar respecto a la iglesia, el individuo y la

politica publica:

(1) Como individuos debemos considerar un privilegio servir en la

politica siempre y cuando estemos de la mano de Cristo. Mientras servimos
en dicha obra debemos ocuparnos primero que nada en el estudio de la vida
de Cristo (esto se debe decir de toda obra y para todo individuo).
MR No. 626 - Counsel Concerning Adventists and Politics
We have no more strength and grace given us than we can wisely
appropriate. If God has a work for any of His commandment-keeping people
to do in regard to politics, reach the position and do the work with your
arm linked in the arm of Christ. The salvation of your souls should be
your greatest study.--Letter 4, 1898, p. 13. (To "My Brethren," February
20, 1898.) Released June 21, 1978. {8MR 352.1}

(2) Como institucion la iglesia no debe dedicarse a promover opiniones

politicas. La labor de la iglesia, como institucion, es predicar el
evangelio de Cristo.
The mingling of churchcraft and statecraft is represented by the iron and
the clay. This union is weakening all the power of the churches. This
investing the church with the power of the state will bring evil results.
Men have almost passed the point of God's forbearance. They have invested
their strength in politics, and have united with the papacy. But the time
will come when God will punish those who have made void His law, and
their evil work will recoil upon themselves. {15MR 39.2}

(3) Es responsabilidad individual decidir por quien votamos o si nos

dedicamos a la vida publica como politicos, no es prueba de fe el
participar o no participar en la vida politica de su comunidad o pais.
Dios tiene lugares para negociantes y politicos como Daniel en Babilonia
y Jose en Egipto.
The Lord made Daniel and Joseph shrewd managers. He could work through
them because they did not live to please their own inclination but to
please God. {COL 350.4}
The case of Daniel has a lesson for us. It reveals the fact that a
businessman is not necessarily a sharp, policy man. He can be instructed
by God at every step. Daniel, while prime minister of the kingdom of
Babylon, was a prophet of God, receiving the light of heavenly
inspiration. Worldly, ambitious statesmen are represented in the word of
God as the grass that groweth up and as the flower of the grass that
fadeth. Yet the Lord desires to have in His service intelligent men, men
qualified for various lines of work. There is need of businessmen who
will weave the grand principles of truth into all their transactions. And
their talents should be perfected by most thorough study and training. If
men in any line of work need to 351
improve their opportunities to become wise and efficient, it is those who
are using their ability in building up the kingdom of God in our world.
Of Daniel we learn that in all his business transactions, when subjected
to the closest scrutiny, not one fault or error could be found. He was a
sample of what every businessman may be. His history shows what may be
accomplished by one who consecrates the strength of brain and bone and
muscle, of heart and life, to the service of God. {COL 350.5}

Johnny Ramrez-Johnson, EdD, MA

Professor of Theology, Psychology and Culture
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA 92350
<jramirez@rel.llu.edu>
(909)558-1000, ext. 42942, office
(909)558-4536, secretary
(909)825-2200, home
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