Doug Richey

State Gov’t Relations - @adflegal | Senior Fellow @donoharm | Public Theology Advisor | Former State Rep. | Pastor | Radio Contributor | Vet | 4x Alum @mbts

[Doug Richey @DougRichey]

A free pulpit without free pews is evil.

For too long, many of my fellow pastors have enjoyed the freedom to preach God’s Word, w/o gov’t restrictions, while passively watching the erosion of their flocks’ freedom, to order their life accordingly.

Proclaiming God’s truth is essential to the life and practice of Christians/the Church and is often at odds with popular ‘opinion.’ Faithful preaching doesn’t look for ‘State’ permission. The preacher is Christ’s ambassador. Let’s not forget, however, that the pews are filled with Christians who are also ambassadors for Christ. We are to believe, speak, and live the Truth in every facet of life. The way we worship AND the way we conduct business is to be directed by a conscience bound to Scripture.

Pastors, your flocks are increasingly pressed to violate their Scripture informed conscience. Their businesses, professional licenses/associations, jobs/promotions, academic pursuits, and yes, even their parental rights are all under the pressure to capitulate. Be the shepherd’s that you’re called to be. We live in a free, constitutional republic and you must steward the freedom your citizenship secures. Keep the Gospel the ‘main thing,’ but use your ‘shepherd’s staff’ to push back the wolves surrounding your sheep. Whether the pressure is the result of a local ordinance, state law, federal regulation, professional association, or board room, speak and engage boldly for the sake of those under your charge…and pray! Pray that God will send awakening and revival.

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Who is voting to murder kids? The vote is to save as many as providentially possible. But again this anonymous account dodged the original response:

A ‘YES’ vote means pushing back on the...radical pro-abortion / blocking the legislature from working to protect the unborn...nonsense. A ‘NO’ vote supports the current radical pro-abortion status quo. This is not difficult.

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I’m looking forward to casting an enthusiastic vote in FAVOR of MO’s Amendment 3, this November.

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Amendment 3 permanently bans transgender surgeries and puberty blockers for children...#YesOn3

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@Right2WinOzarks Hardly a game. I believe that we are compelled to save every life providentially possible.

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@BrennaBird Thank you.

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@Right2WinOzarks A ‘YES’ vote means pushing back on the...radical pro-abortion / blocking the legislature from working to protect the unborn...nonsense. A ‘NO’ vote supports the current radical pro-abortion status quo. This is not difficult.

[Doug Richey @DougRichey]

A free pulpit without free pews is evil.

For too long, many of my fellow pastors have enjoyed the freedom to preach God’s Word, w/o gov’t restrictions, while passively watching the erosion of their flocks’ freedom, to order their life accordingly.

Proclaiming God’s truth is essential to the life and practice of Christians/the Church and is often at odds with popular ‘opinion.’ Faithful preaching doesn’t look for ‘State’ permission. The preacher is Christ’s ambassador. Let’s not forget, however, that the pews are filled with Christians who are also ambassadors for Christ. We are to believe, speak, and live the Truth in every facet of life. The way we worship AND the way we conduct business is to be directed by a conscience bound to Scripture.

Pastors, your flocks are increasingly pressed to violate their Scripture informed conscience. Their businesses, professional licenses/associations, jobs/promotions, academic pursuits, and yes, even their parental rights are all under the pressure to capitulate. Be the shepherd’s that you’re called to be. We live in a free, constitutional republic and you must steward the freedom your citizenship secures. Keep the Gospel the ‘main thing,’ but use your ‘shepherd’s staff’ to push back the wolves surrounding your sheep. Whether the pressure is the result of a local ordinance, state law, federal regulation, professional association, or board room, speak and engage boldly for the sake of those under your charge…and pray! Pray that God will send awakening and revival.

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@ZachLahn @KObradovich Thank you for your commitment to educational choice and for respecting parents in the process. Well done!

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@ryanpjohnsonusa @EthanSchmish @Mary4Missouri @ChrisStigall She was the first person (Feb 2017) to press me on what it means to be conservative, when I ran for the House. She wanted details. I still appreciate that conversation! Mary Hill is great!

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@DaveYostOH The true foundation of/for self-government.

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@dandarling Especially relevant in light of the fact that the debate wasn't solved in ‘long-form’ efforts, during the 16th-19th Centuries.

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@jeremycady @goatfoot21 True that!

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@Lucie_STL You’ve baked a lot of leftist assumptions into your overall description. And no, I didn't say taxpayers were critics of our conservative tax cuts. I said leftists were the critics.

Enjoy your afternoon.

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This will require the states to get serious about their dependence upon federal spending, as well. States must pursue a more self-sufficient posture for Congress to significantly cut its spending. This ultimately requires citizens, within each state, to pursue a more self-sufficient posture...

[Rand Paul @RandPaul]

When will Washington finally get serious about its spending problem?

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@goatfoot21 The surplus was largely the result of federal stimulus dollars that were directed by both federal mandates and state infrastructure projects (bringing 40-50 year benefit). Prior to ‘20, massive surpluses were non-existent. We would maintain approximately $100M in reserve.

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@jrwhitehead As well as Bill Federer. They've both leaned heavily upon original sources, highlighting, for example, the significance of Benjamin Rush. They don't gain much attention, but when Joseph Loconte draws attention to him, elites take notice (no slight to Loconte intended).

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@RGreggKeller When I was surrounded by these pro-abortion cosplayers, I told them that I support their right to read the Bible for themselves. And live according to its wisdom.

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Name-calling? No, just described who the critics were. And no, MO isn't going to face budget issues because of the tax cuts. We will face budget issues because of programs unrelated to the purpose if gov’t, along with spending requirements that voters required on things like Medicaid expansion.

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@Lucie_STL Leftist critics.