Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

What Makes Christians Different? Christians live in two kingdoms

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This weekend is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of the Independence of the United States of America. American citizens from many diverse backgrounds are celebrating in many ways. 
 

What makes Christian citizens different? Our Christian citizenship is not connected to a political party. Our Christian citizenship is not connected to particular civic activities. Our first allegiance is not to any country or flag on earth. 
 

Christians understand that we live in two kingdoms. Our citizenship is in heaven, but God leaves us here on earth to be salt and light in our communities. God does not need our good works, but our neighbors do. God’s Word informs our choice of political activities as we seek to be faithful to our calling as Christian citizens.