Pastor David Platt of McLean Bible Church in Vienna said he made the decision in haste and he did not intend his prayer to be an endorsement of Mr. Trump or any political stance.
“Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we didn’t see coming, and we’re faced with a decision in a moment when we don’t have the liberty of deliberation, so we do our best to glorify God,” Mr. Platt said in a statement to church members. “I found myself in one of those situations.”
Referring to the biblical passage of 1 Timothy 2:1-6, the pastor said, “My aim was in no way to endorse the president, his policies, or his party, but to obey God’s command to pray for our president and other leaders to govern in the way this passage portrays.”
“I know that some within our church, for a variety of valid reasons, are hurt that I made this decision,” the pastor said. “This weighs heavy on my heart. I love every member of this church, and I only want to lead us with God’s Word in a way that transcends political party and position, heals the hurts of racial division and injustice, and honors every man and woman made in the image of God.”
The pastor told his congregation that the president’s visit surprised him.
“At the end of my sermon at the 1:00 worship gathering, I stepped to the side for what I thought would be a couple of moments in quiet reflection as we prepared to take the Lord’s Supper,” he said. “But I was immediately called backstage and told that the president of the United States was on his way to the church, would be there in a matter of minutes, and would like for us to pray for him."
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[How any Christian could be offended by this is beyond me. --Editor]
7 comments:
It is GREAT that folks are praying for POTUS. Would should pray for the success of this country which means praying for our POTUS. No matter who that POTUS is. The problem is folks like Graham who want to politicize prayer as well as hypocritical folks on this board who despise (and would never pray) for the success of folks like Obama just because you disagree on politics.
Totally agree with the editors comments, there was nothing offensive about it, and in this time of deep state treasonous acts, we must pray for our President!
If any Christians have a problem with praying for or with someone, then they should consult the many references in the Bible that reference prayer for ALL! Here is the one that rings the loudest;
1 Timothy 2:1 (MSG) - The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation
Unfortunately divided Christian political parties conveniently forgot to consult their guide to life when in disagreement. It is a hard humble pill to swallow for most, but that doesn't mean its not true!
And Jesus wept...
The pastor should stand for what he believes and not what the world wants for to love the world is not to love Jesus,cant serve two masters.
What kind of church/pastor is this?? The church of white supremacy shame?? This clown should apologize to GOD for being a FALSE PULPIT. LIKE BAPTIST SALISBURY.
It was the right thing you did, your after thoughts and comments are truly contemptable, glad your not my preacher.
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