In the gospel lesson for last Sunday Luke 13:10-17 Jesus encouraged people to look differently at the law. Was the law helping God’s people or holding them back? Very soon we will be asked to participate in the federal election thus having our say into the law of Australia. As we do, we will certainly look to a party which matches our view the most closely, so that we can be somewhat confident that our opinions will prevail.
So, does participating in the election end our responsibility to impact law? By no means! We are highly dependent on our media for information on the issues. The Uniting Church has researched many issues and the full implications of proposed legislation and government spending. This research is available on the web (if you do not have access to the web then simply ask me for a printed copy) so that we have a more detailed understanding of the impact of law that may on the surface sound like a good idea.
After we become as informed as possible, we should not only vote but also speak out. Contact the elected federal member and encourage them to look at the detail that may have been lost in the media. Jesus was active in his faith not to destroy or disobey the law but to influence those who held power to consider the care of God’s people as the priority. As disciples we must do the same.
Please take a few minutes before the election to become better informed, visit –
