We Need an Honest to Goodness Holy Ghost Revival

[Catholicity]

So, if God chooses to pour out His Spirit on some people who happen to work in government - even in high positions - you'd reject it? I'm thinking you're not a student of Revivals of the 20th century.

I wouldn't....I ask the Gaithers to come get it on video.

[Thoughtful Monk]

So, if God chooses to pour out His Spirit on some people who happen to work in government - even in high positions - you'd reject it? I'm thinking you're not a student of Revivals of the 20th century.

Not at all. Anytime someone gets revived, we should rejoice. Its just when I read about government leaders, my mind goes to 2nd Chronicles which keeps describing how the people were godly when the king is godly and not when the king isn't. I just don't want to see the spiritual life of the US dependent on who is in the White House.

[Cow Poke]

Not at all. Anytime someone gets revived, we should rejoice.

I should hope so!

Its just when I read about government leaders, my mind goes to 2nd Chronicles which keeps describing how the people were godly when the king is godly and not when the king isn't. I just don't want to see the spiritual life of the US dependent on who is in the White House.

A Holy Ghost revival is certainly not dependent on who is in the White House. It's weird to me that you would think along those lines. Your reference to 2nd Chronicles is interesting, because in the oft cited 'revival verse' (7:14) it's simply "my people, which are called by my name", without respect to their employment -- and the emphasis is on the humbling themselves and praying, and seeking God's face and repenting....

Somewhat tongue-in-cheek -- who needs repenting more than politicians?

[Thoughtful Monk]

I should hope so!

A Holy Ghost revival is certainly not dependent on who is in the White House. It's weird to me that you would think along those lines. Your reference to 2nd Chronicles is interesting, because in the oft cited 'revival verse' (7:14) it's simply "my people, which are called by my name", without respect to their employment -- and the emphasis is on the humbling themselves and praying, and seeking God's face and repenting....

Somewhat tongue-in-cheek -- who needs repenting more than politicians?

My brain went there because the OP started from a Bible study in the White House which implied to me government advocating a religion. They are certainly entitled to their beliefs. They just can't impose.

Regarding 2 Chronicles 7:14: I lean towards the position that the verse is being decontextualized when its applied to today.

[One Bad Pig]

My brain went there because the OP started from a Bible study in the White House which implied to me government advocating a religion. They are certainly entitled to their beliefs. They just can't impose.

Not sure why your brain went there. The cabinet doesn't have a whole lot of power to dictate. Trump is notorious for allowing, and even encouraging, opposing views to duke it out in his inner circle.

Regarding 2 Chronicles 7:14: I lean towards the position that the verse is being decontextualized when its applied to today.

Agreed.