The church is to be light and salt (preservative) in the world in which we live (Matt. 5:13-16). We do this as we live among those who don't believe in Jesus as Savior.
We also have a commission from the Lord to preach the Gospel to people in every nation. For those who believe the Gospel, we are to make them disciples of the Lord (Mark 16:15-16; Matt. 28:19-20).
Jesus never mentioned, nor do the Scriptures teach us, that Christians are to take over in the way that you mentioned. The Lord might desire for a particular Christian to own a business or run for a political office, but we are not to have a "take over the earth mentality."
Notice these Scriptures:
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.Our goal should not be to take over the earth, but we should desire to be found spotless and without blame when Jesus comes for us.
Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?
Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless.
(2 Peter 3:10-14)
We are to have our hearts focused on the second coming of Jesus.
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Joe Cameneti Sr. is the lead pastor of Believers Church, located in his hometown of Warren, Ohio. Pastor Joe, along with his wife Gina, pioneered Believers Church in 1983 following his graduation from Bible School.
In addition to leading a thriving local church, Pastor Joe is the host of a weekly show called "BCTV." The program is aired locally, reaching over 30,000 people each month.
Pastor Joe is a gifted communicator, skilled in the art of building bridges to unchurched America. Transparent and authentic, you'll walk away challenged and encouraged to connect with God in a deeper way.
