First Peter chapter 2 says this about Jesus: When he was reviled, he did not revile in return.
That’s a pretty clear instruction for people working in politics these days. It’s pretty easy to find the Al Frankens or Ann Coulters or Rush Limbaughs or Jon Stewarts of the world mocking you. And believe me, I know: when you’re mocked, the desire to mock back can rise up stronger than anything. “I know I’m supposed to turn the other cheek, but just let me say this one little thing Lord…”
When Jesus was mocked, he did not mock in return.
We want to prove we’re smarter by putting down the other side way harder than they put us down. We want it bad. But that’s not what Jesus wants.