Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. (1 Peter 2:13-16)
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. (Matthew 5:13)
I try to focus this blog on biblical and theological topics, but sometimes, it is necessary to call attention to current topics of an urgent nature. As you can see by the title of this article, I want to address Christians in this matter of exercising our right to vote in America, while we still have the freedom to do so. I particularly want to address those Christians who, in frustration with politics, have decided not to vote.
Christians should understand the concept of “stewardship.” However, most Christians think stewardship only refers to money and giving to the church. That is certainly part of it, however, it involves more than that. The Christian must understand that nothing in his control really belongs to him. It all belongs to God and He has put it under the individual’s control to “manage” – that’s what stewardship is – “management.”
So, what does that have to do with voting? Simple, God has placed you in a nation that is governed, not by a king or despot. We live in a “republic” governed by a written document – the Constitution – that gives “we the people” the right to rule over our own affairs through elected representatives. As Christians, then, it is our duty and responsibility to exercise that right as stewards of the nation God has given us.
Jesus called us to be salt and light in our world. Salt flavors and preserves. Light dispels darkness. As Christians, we are to make a difference in our world. Do what is right and trust the results to God. You will get no argument from me; both sides have their flaws. However, there is one side that is completely godless and opposed to everything God calls good. I do not need to name that party; you should know it well if you have paid attention. That party has removed God from its platform. It mocks Christians and Christian values. It supports the murder of the unborn. It worships nature rather than worshiping the Creator. It embraces and exalts deviant sexual lifestyles and encourages others to do the same (Romans 1:32). Any thoughtful, God-fearing, Christian steward of God should avoid at all costs voting for anyone running for any office that represents you in any way that displays a “D” after their name.
Christian, you need to vote. If you do not vote for the alternative just because you do not like his personality, you are in effect voting for the godless one with a “D” after their name. At the same time, you are neglecting the stewardship that God has given you.
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. (1 Corinthians 4:1-2)
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. (1 Peter 4:10)
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