I want to address the comments regarding my position on the Israel/US conflict with Iran, which I believe is misguided. Some people think that I support Iran; let me clarify: I do not support Islam, Judaism, or Zionist Christians. My allegiance is solely with Christ.
In recent days, there have been those—friends, good people, fellow believers—who feel I am wrong because I do not fully support the Israel/United States war against Iran. Some have spoken plainly, others quietly. But the message is the same: “If you are not with this, you are siding with the enemy.”
That is a heavy charge.
And it reveals something deeper than politics—it reveals where many have placed their hope.
A Troubled Heart in a Divided Time
I want to say this plainly: I love my country. I pray for its leaders. I honor those who serve and sacrifice. But I cannot, and I will not, give to any government or any leader what belongs to Christ alone.
The pressure today is not just to have an opinion, but to have the right opinion, or be labeled disloyal.
Yet the Word of God speaks clearly:
“Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.” —Psalm 146:3 (KJV)
We are living in a time when many have forgotten this.
The Rise of Political Faith
There is a growing spirit in the Church that looks to political power as the answer to spiritual problems.
Some believe:
- This leader will fix the world
- This war will bring peace
- This nation must win at any cost
And if you question it, you are seen as weak—or worse, as siding with evil.
But history—and even recent events—tell us something different.
- Many Americans themselves are divided about the war and its purpose
- Efforts to force outcomes through pressure and conflict have not produced a clear resolution
- Even allies question whether these strategies are working
- And some Christian voices are warning that faith is being misused to justify conflict
This is not a simple “good vs. evil” story. It is complicated, painful, and costly.
War cannot change the Heart.
Let me speak as a pastor, not a politician.
You cannot bomb a nation into righteousness.
You cannot legislate holiness.
You cannot force peace through fear.
The Bible never teaches that the Kingdom of God comes through political dominance.
Jesus said:
“My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight…” —John 18:36 (KJV)
And again:
“For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.” —Matthew 26:52 (KJV)
War may stop an enemy for a season—but it does not change the human Heart.
Only Christ does that.
Are We Losing Our Witness?
This is what burdens me most.
When Christians speak with anger instead of compassion…
When we celebrate destruction rather than pray for peace…
When we begin to see entire nations of people as enemies…
We are no longer reflecting Christ—we are reflecting the world.
The Apostle Paul reminds us:
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood…” —Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)
Iran is not the enemy.
Immigrants are not the enemy.
People are not the enemy.
Sin is the enemy. Darkness is the enemy. And the answer to that has always been the Gospel—not the sword.
Why This Matters Now
There are even those today framing this war in spiritual terms—as though it is part of God’s plan or prophetic fulfillment (Wikipedia).
That should give us pause.
Because when we begin to attach the name of God to human conflict, we step into dangerous ground.
God is not the author of confusion—or blind nationalism.
He is the God of truth, righteousness, and peace.
What I Believe Should Be Done
I have been asked, “What do you think we should do?”
Here is my answer:
We should pray more than we argue.
We should seek truth more than victory.
We should guard our hearts more than defend a political position.
And above all, we should remember where our hope truly lies.
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” —Psalm 20:7 (KJV)
A Final Word to My Friends
If you support these policies, I do not see you as my enemy.
If you disagree with me, I do not question your faith.
But I must stand where Scripture stands.
My hope is not in Washington.
My hope is not in military strength.
My hope is not in any man.
My hope is in Jesus Christ.
And if we lose that—if we trade that for political power—then even if we win the world, we will have lost something far greater.
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” —Mark 8:36 (KJV)
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