We believe that every Christian has a duty and responsibility to participate in the political process by voting, specifically for leaders who uphold Christian values. Scripture instructs us to pray for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-4). However, the Bible also reveals instances where God disapproved of Israel’s leadership choices (Hosea 8:4), demonstrating the potential consequences of poor leadership. The …
Should Christians Vote?
There is a debate among Christians about voting. Some claim we have a moral responsibility to vote, while others see voting as a purely political act, which Christians should forgo. Those who oppose it will sometimes point to Jesus’ nonviolent lifestyle and his apparent lack of interest in politics, and conclude that somehow, he was “non-political.” I could not disagree …
GOD vs GOV
This November 3, we here in the USA will hold a national election, with the Presidential race being perhaps the most polarized, most vitriolic, and most sensational ever. As Christians, we should base our political ideas and involvement upon what the Word of God says. After all, civil government was His idea. Actually, He intended it to be a lot more civil than it is. …