The Church is called to stand for justice and truth, defend the vulnerable, promote peace, and shape a future anchored in righteousness.
January 2, 2026
The Church, culture, and the nation
As Jamaica steps into 2026, the Church stands at a defining crossroads. The question before us is no longer whether the Church should engage the nation, but how intentionally and courageously it will do so. The biblical vision is clear: The Church should shape culture so that culture, in turn, influences politics. When the Church abdicates this responsibility, the moral compass of the nation weakens; when the Church rises, the nation is strengthened.
The Church as the Driver of Culture
Scripture consistently presents God’s people as a formative force within society. Jesus declared, “You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:13-14). Salt preserves and light illuminates — both are cultural functions. Culture is formed by values, beliefs, language, ethics, and shared moral assumptions. When the Church teaches righteousness, justice, dignity, and responsibility, these values become embedded in the culture. Politics then reflects what culture already esteems.
Therefore, the goal is not for the Church to become partisan, but for the Church to be prophetic — to shape consciences, inform citizens, and cultivate moral clarity. A culture formed by biblical values will naturally demand better governance, accountability, and justice from its leaders.
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