Not by Might
Christians love to sing the following chorus, because it is based on the scripture (Zech 4:6)
Not by might,
Strangely enough, many who sing this song believe that Jesus will establish the Kingdom by might and power.
Not by power,
but by my Spirit says the Lord.
Jesus refused to use force, even though he could have called on his Father to send a whole host of angels to his aid (Matt 26:52,53). His Kingdom is not to be established by the sword. Jesus knew that true converts cannot be won by force. God’s better way is to win the hearts of men through the inner work of the Holy Spirit, as the church proclaims the gospel.
The Kingdom of God will be established by the Spirit, not by might and not by force. In Times and Seasons, I explain how this will happen.
Singing what you do not believe is a dangerous game.
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