Biblical Lecture: Why a True Christian Must Not Participate in State Politics. Dr Benson Omole Introduction. The relationship between Christianity and state politics has remained one of the most debated issues in church history. While Christians are called to be responsible citizens, Scripture repeatedly warns against entanglement with worldly systems of power. The central argument of this lecture is that the calling, identity, and mission of a true Christian stand in contrast to political state control and political competition for earthly authority. 1. The Christian’s Kingdom Is Not of This World. Read: John 18:36, “Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight…” Here, Jesus clearly distinguished His kingdom from earthly political systems. Earthly politics operates through power struggles, competition, coercion, and control. Christ’s kingdom operates through righteousness, sacrificial love, and spiritu...