God is In Control is Not an Excuse for Inaction

Throughout the hellish week that was Election Week, some Christians relied on numerous platitudes to help navigate the various emotions and tensions they struggled with. One common platitude, mentioned by Christians across the political and theological spectrum, focused on God’s sovereignty.

I saw numerous Facebook posts, Instagram memes, and tweets expressing a variation of “No matter what happens, no matter who is elected, God is in control.”  

On the surface, I can see why claiming God is in control provides comfort for some people.

If God is in control of everything that occurs that means that God has a plan and eventually things will work out. No need to lose hope. 

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