1.0Cranachhttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/geneveithGene Veithhttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/geneveith/author/geneveith/Inauguration and Vocationrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="NQ6b82uzAv"><a href="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/geneveith/2021/01/inauguration-and-vocation/">Inauguration and Vocation</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/geneveith/2021/01/inauguration-and-vocation/embed/#?secret=NQ6b82uzAv" width="600" height="338" title="“Inauguration and Vocation” — Cranach" data-secret="NQ6b82uzAv" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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https://wp-media.patheos.com/blogs/sites/305/2021/01/Joe_Biden_-_Jill_Biden_-_2013_Presidential_Inauguration_Day_8403779662.jpg768512Joe Biden will be inaugurated into the presidency today. This will bring joy to many Americans and sorrow to others. But the doctrine of vocation teaches Christians how we can distinguish between the office and the person who holds it. Scripture enjoins us to honor and pray for those in high office, even though we may disagree with what they do.