Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; 19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. (Mark 4:18-19).
Involvement in politics easily gets us entangled into the worries of this life, and desires for other things, and seeking after wealth. Although none of these things are bad in and of themselves, they do easily steal their way up to top priority in our lives. And once they are high priority, the word of God is choked out of life.
Having said that, I don't think Jesus meant this teachin to be set in the context of politics. I believe Jesus focused far more on wealth and the lack of it. And this passage along with the rest of his teachings focus far more on personal worry for the future and money.
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