Conservatives are not Christian

Need some room here to separate Christianity from conservatism, since they are actually at odds. The Bible is the ONLY authority in which we can be in obedience to God. If you disagree with that, you're automatically not Christian. If you disagree with the scriptures I present, you must show scriptures counter to what I have presented. In the case of the words of Christ, you must find WORDS OF CHRIST that are counter. Now some may accuse me of "Cherry-picking" verses from the Bible, and that not all Bible verses are relevant to us today.  I call this Evaluated Application. However, the Bible itself requires Consistent Application. For those that doubt that, I give you 2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Remember if you disagree with what I'm saying, there must be a SCRIPTURAL basis, including the CONTEXT of said scripture. First a definition:

From Websters:

exhibiting a spirit proper to a follower of Jesus Christ;  Christlike: She displayed true Christian charity.

In the Bible, the Mission of a Christian is CLEARLY stated:

Matthew 28:19-20
¹⁹ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
²⁰ Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Jesus speaks these words to the Disciples just after he had risen, and the significance of that shouldn’t be lost on anyone. The Mission of all Christians is to TEACH others about Christ. By teaching others about Christ, you turn them from sin and toward God. Also:
John 13:34 - A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Jesus speaks these words at the last supper. This is not only AFTER he predicts Judas will betray him, but AFTER he tells Peter that he will deny him three times before the cock crows. This is VERY important. Christians must treat others as Christ treated them. He says so plainly. Knowing that, let’s look at the two verses that form the basis for Christianity. Without them, there is no Christianity:
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Christ is teaching the Pharisee Nicodemus about salvation. (I don’t think there could be a more important topic for Christians!) Note the use of the word “Whosever” by Christ. This is why the members of Westboro Baptist Church are not Christian. They believe that it is predestined that some receive salvation. If you believe that salvation is not available for anyone who asks for it, you are counter to the words of Christ, and therefore not Christian. Now, what made Christ’s sacrifice necessary is below:

Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Again, notice the word “ALL” here. All have sinned, so all need redemption. The entirety of Romans 3 deals with Salvation. Now notice that John 3 doesn’t require anything but faith to receive salvation. Romans 3 states you don’t deserve salvation. This is more directly stated in Ephesians 2:8: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 

So Salvation is a gift that cannot be earned and it is not deserved. God provides salvation because of his great love for his children. So the way in which God loves everyone is quite clear. It is also clear that as Christians, you are expected to love others as God loves you. (John 13:34) A tall order, but it’s what you’re commanded to do!

Knowing these things, I will now compare conservative views on issues with Christ’s teachings.

On feeding the poor:

GOP Platform 2012: We must restructure the twentieth century entitlement state so the missions of important programs can succeed in the twenty-first century.

Biblical Teachings:

Proverbs 28:27 - He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

1 Corinthians 13:3 -  And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

Isaiah 14:30 - And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant.

Matthew 25:35 - For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

Again, Christians are expected to love others and God loves everyone.  Your personal evaluation of who is and is not deserving is not relevant. God expects you to help those in need, not only at your only personal expense, but even the risk of ruin. Christians are expected to trust in God when they help others. You are not deserving of God’s grace, it is a gift.

On Healing the sick:

GOP Platform 2012: Three programs-Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security- account for over 40 percent of total spending. While these levels of spending and debt are already harming job creation and growth, projections of future spending growth are nothing short of catastrophic, both economically and socially.

Biblical Teachings:

Matthew 10:8 - Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Matthew 14:14 - And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

Luke 10:9 - And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. 

Luke 9:2  - And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

Again, a clear mandate. Christ had compassion for the sick, Christians are to have that same compassion. Freely have ye received (From God through his blessings) Freely Give. Again, no evaluation of who is deserving or who has earned it is not valid. Nowhere in the Bible are you told to make that evauation. Instead, you are commanded to give. 

On finances:

GOP platform 2012: Lowering taxes promotes substantial economic growth and reducing regulation encourages business formation and job creation. Knowing that, a Republican President and Congress will jumpstart an economic renewal that creates opportunity, rewards work and saving, and unleashes the productive genius of the American people.

Biblical Teachings:

Mark 10:25 - It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Luke 18:25 - For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Matthew 19:24 - And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than                for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Just to jump in a bit early, this story appears in THREE of the four gospels! Could that be any indication that God believes it’s important? The context of these verses are in the story of the rich man (A Prince!) Asks Jesus what he can do to be perfect. Christ’s response is in Mark 10:21:

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Two significant keys here: One, Jesus beheld him, and loved him. Jesus knew what the man would do, and loved him anyway. Two, This is the ONLY man in the New Testament who Christ said “Follow me,” who declined.

 
Luke 20:25 – And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.

Matthew 22:21 – They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.

In this case, the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in legal trouble. Jesus did not fear this trouble, but he showed that he was apolitical. Surprise, surprise, Jesus expects you to trust in him and complete your mission, no matter who is in charge, and no matter how much in taxes you have to pay.

Luke 6:33-35

³³ And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
³⁴ And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
³⁵ But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.


Exodus 22:25 - If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.
Here you are commanded to not only lend money, you’re not to charge interest and you’re not to expect anything back! If it’s God’s will you get it back, but you’re still supposed to loan it in the first place. Again, your evaluation of who is and isn’t deserving is not necessary, as you are not deserving of God’s love.
In case you have further questions:
Matthew 6:19-21, 24

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Luke 14:26-35
26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
34 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

What do these verses teach? NOTHING in your life is to come before Christ's Mission. That mission is to turn people to God. Everything you do has to be with that purpose in mind. These actions have to be taken in the context of you loving the other person as Christ loves you. God will even send angels to help you if you are doing his work. (Hebrews 1:14) Does conservatism turn people toward God or away from him?