No one knows the heart of another. By all indications, Sen. John McCain will face God with a resume of Christian characteristics and faith.
FLOWER MOUND, TX: With the passing of Sen. John McCain (1936-2018), America has lost a modern-day patriot. The Senator from Arizona ran for President, losing twice, but always gently speaking his message. Until he was pushed the wrong way, and then the fire would spark and tough talk would begin. He gained the mantle “Maverick” for his willingness to vote his convictions rather than go along for political expediency. For his ability to stand up, when standing up to whoever was necessary
Nearly every tribute praises his notable actions.
His daughter, Meghan’s words elevate the Senator as an admirable father.
As fathers, we would do well to have our children say such things about us.
The Senator’s wife testifies to his loving relationship with her. The Bible speaks often about this relationship between husband and wife.
Other terms attributed to Sen. John McCain: honorable, self-sacrifice, integrity, respectable, and a truth teller. All are words that the Bible considers the characteristics of a “good man.”
But those characteristics alone do not make a “great man.” God measures a great man by his faith.
McCain did not speak much about his faith, but over the years he has made declarations. In his own words he has reportedly said:
It is reported that he said he is “not born again” “just a Christian.” It is unclear what he meant. Was he denying the principle of “born again” (John 3:3) or did he not want to identify with a group who used the term to restrict Christianity to their narrow belief system?
“Senator McCain was a man of courage and faith and he loved his family. He and his wife Cindy have been part of the North Phoenix community for many years and we are committed to ministering and praying for them during this difficult time.”
When Rick Warren asked what being a Christian meant to Senator McCain, he replied,
Quoted in Three Lessons We Can Learn from the Brave Life (and Quiet Faith) of Sen. John McCain by Ed Stetzer and Laurie Nichols.
No one knows the heart of another but by all indications, John McCain will face God with a resume of Christian characteristics and the faith that he practiced. Being acceptable to God is not based on what one has done, no matter his distinctions, but that he believes in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Bible says,
May John McCain rest in peace and his family be comforted by memories of his life, faith, and love.
