Dear Editor,
I write this letter with a burdened heart and a deep concern for the spiritual temperature of our Christian community today. As I observe the social and spiritual climate around us, I cannot help but express my surprise and disappointment at the behaviour of many who identify as followers of Christ.
What shocks me most is the growing number of Christians who show little to no evidence of their faith in daily life. Many have become passive in their walk with the Lord—barely attending church, never engaging in personal or public witnessing, and blending so seamlessly with the world that it’s often a surprise to hear they are Christians at all.
Even more troubling is the glaring contrast when it comes to politics. I see these same individuals—some of whom once began the Christian journey but have since grown cold or backslidden—exhibiting passionate loyalty to political leaders. They will travel far and wide to attend rallies, plaster their social media pages with political slogans, and argue heatedly over party lines. Their political preferences are bold and unmistakable. Their allegiance is visible and unwavering.
But where is this passion for Christ?
It grieves me to witness such fervent dedication to mere mortals, while the One who gives life, breath, and daily grace is so often side-lined. How is it that we can champion politicians—flawed and finite as they are—yet struggle to lift a finger for the eternal King of kings? The God who loved us so deeply that He sent His only Son to die in our place deserves far more loyalty than any human leader ever could.
If only we would channel even half of our political zeal into our Christian witness. Imagine what our communities, churches, and even our country could look like! The lost would be reached, the hurting healed, and the backslidden restored. A nation stirred not by political rhetoric, but by the transforming power of the Gospel.
Let this be a wake-up call to the Body of Christ. The time for lukewarm faith is over. May we be bold in our declaration of Jesus, tireless in our witness, and unwavering in our commitment to the One who gave it all for us. May we remember that while governments will rise and fall, Christ’s Kingdom is eternal—and it is this Kingdom we are called to represent.
I am,
Campaigner for Jesus