The Way Matt Sees It

To my Christian friends: I would urge you to vote in this election.  While neither candidate really reflects what I want in a president, one of them will come out on top.  People have fought and died for us to have this right as Americans to vote; not voting simply because you don't like your options is ignorant and irresponsible.  Know that you still have the choice not to vote, but I will not take you seriously when you complain about who wins the presidency. Most importantly, remember to pray for whoever does win this election, regardless of how you feel and who you voted for.  If you don't like that advice, check out 1 Timothy 2:2 and 1 Peter 2:17.  All of this in love!!

This is just a thought I had recently.  In Colossians (currently my favorite book of the Bible, tied with Hebrews), Paul writes: “My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.  I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments,” (Colossians 2:2-4). This passage is LOADED with information, but I just had a simple thought to myself.  Paul states that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ .  He says this so that the Colossians won’t be deceived by “fine-sounding” or “persuasive” arguments. There is a simple truth Paul is getting at:  Knowing CHRIST is the answer to persuasive arguments. I am a huge proponent of knowing what you believe, and I think a large part of that has to do with knowing