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Comparing Jesus To Politicians By Philip Yancey

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After reading chapter 6, I found one thing I could agree upon with the author Philip Yancey. Yancey writes “Unlike medieval kings who threw coins to the masses (or modern politician who make promises to the poor just before elections), Jesus had the ability to offer his audiences lasting, even eternal rewards” (110). I agree with this statement because Jesus had the power and ability to give his audiences all the awards and everlasting life. Jesus was capable to fulfil all the promises or wishes given to him even before his audiences asked him. If we compare Jesus to Politicians, Jesus will conquer the politicians because politics only think about themselves. Politics only change to benefit themselves, they do not care about others. Politician
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