2025 SOTU Reaction: A Christian Perspective
The time finally came for President Trump’s 2025 State of the Union address at the Capitol - here’s a Christian’s response.
Coming on the heels of a massive tariff announcement on resources from other countries on the North American continent, President Trump presented his vision for the present state of the United States of America before a joint legislative body, the American people, and the rest of the world at large.
Immediately after the attempt on President Trump’s life in Pennsylvania while on the campaign trail for re-election, he issued the response of “Fight! Fight! Fight!” while still bleeding from his ear from an assassin’s bullet — this has remained a key component to the vision of the administration as Trump claims to be establishing a new “Golden Age” under his leadership.
Canada and Mexico are two neighboring nations often seen of as friends of the U.S.A., but that relationship is changing drastically by the minute.
As the Canadians responded as swiftly as Trump’s tariff, the fallout with Mexico is still to be determined.
Drastic changes are anticipated as a result of the economic bull rush, including everyday household grocery staples, electronics, lumber, and an even broader swath of imported goods across several industries.
In addition to sending a message with these tariffs on America’s neighbors, China is also seeing a 10% spike in the charges on their goods.
The end goal, according to President Trump, is to drive an economic recovery in America “unlike anything we’ve ever seen before in history.”
During the campaign, Trump boasted of the need to “Make America Great Again” — but the stock market has already had quite the negative reaction to the latest news.
“We’ve accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplish in 4 years,” Trump opened, “and we’re just getting started.”
A congressman was removed shortly into the speech, where Speaker Mike Johnson called for a restored order and removed the gentleman from the assembly.
Following the interruption, Trump cited that the border crossings were “at the lowest levels ever recorded” — a key campaign promise, followed by a comparison to former President Biden’s handling of the same situation at the southern border.
“There is absolutely nothing I can say to make them happy,” Trump followed, speaking about the Democrats in the room.
The President then hailed that “it just shouldn’t be this way” while certain members of the assembly held up signs saying “Save Medicaid” and “[Elon] Musk Steals.”
Nancy Pelosi was also seen forcing her way through the speech at this point.
As for the biblical character comparison, I can’t help but compare him to King Nebuchadnezzar from the book of Daniel.
Sharing a similar braggadocios nature, a similar emphasis on being “the greatest ever”, and an unparalleled precedent of rejecting the true God in the name of spiritually divine authority.
“Our country will be woke no longer,” Trump touted, “you should be hired based on skill and competence, not race or gender.”
Some would call the brand of Trump’s ideas Christian Nationalism, but we have to remember that it is a spiritual issue more than it will ever be a political issue.
Regardless of who holds the office of President, Vice President, Speaker, or Representative, the at-hand concerns of the country and the world around us reflect one thing — our attitude toward the Lord Jesus Christ.
And ultimately, as it were, the fear of God — or, really, a lack thereof.
Daniel is an amazing role model for how a Christian can still function biblically and in alignment with the Word of God — even under a government that rejects Christianity outright.
It is important to always balance what we hear with what the Bible says; in fact, it has never been more important.
A promise of prosperity is appealing to most of us for obvious reasons, but a life without the actual blessing of God is just a life built around covetousness and narcissism while remaining rooted in the idolatry of a political identity instead of a biblical one.
Something the Bible clearly lays out is that violence is what comes second nature to pride.
In addition to that, shame is the destination that pride will take you to - and when the prideful in heart fall, God ensures that it is never pretty.
And surely, as a country, we will eventually reap what we sow — physically, emotionally, mentally, and most importantly of all spiritually.
Which side of the aisle do you think that God is on?
A final thought I have on tonight’s speech is this.
Trump has floated the idea of extending term limits to extend his scope of power, which would require a historic, but not impossible, change to the Constitution of the United States.
Even if he were to succeed in doing that, the Bible calls us to honor those in leadership, specifically in 1 Peter 2:17, where the Bible says this:
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”
It’s a simple yet powerful sentiment.
If we put a level of honor to all men, prioritize loving the brotherhood (fellow believers), and fear the Lord God, we will always be able to honor the king, whoever that might be, because ultimately we serve a king anyway with greater authority than any earthly leader.
The King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and savior of mankind — the Lord Jesus Christ.
I hope, brothers and sisters, that your heart always stays in the right place with God above all no matter what.
