You have a pastor who isn’t afraid to talk about politics. One of the biggest lies is that political discussion is supposed to stay out of the church. Just a century ago churches were the place where people learned about citizenship and government. The Body has a huge influence on politics. In Eric Metaxas’ book, “Letters to the American Church,” he makes the argument that Christians could have stopped Hitler if even just a 1/3 of more churches would have stood up against evil. Of course we all know God is sovereign and in control. But if we read thoroughly through the Bible, we’ll see there’s a clear case, and history, of Followers getting involved in politics.
Below you’ll find my top 5 nuggets to chew on in regard to HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD VOTE, as well as some great resources to further digest on.
1. Understand your duty and obligation to vote.
I used to not. Often I thought, does it even matter? Regardless, it’s an act of obedience to the Lord to do our part as capital “C” Citizens of Heaven, while lower case “c” conservatives on earth, to vote for parties and policies that most mitigate evil in our culture, slow the downward decay of society, and best preserve what God loves, desires, and stands for. We are called to be the salt of this earth (Matthew 5:13). “Salt on its own is used for clearing roads and preserving food, but it also enhances the taste of everything it’s added to. Even in ancient times, “salt was a symbol of lasting concord,” the New Testament Greek Lexicon defines, “because it protected food from putrefaction and preserved it unchanged.” (https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-does-salt-of-the-earth-mean-in-matthew-513.html) As salt, we are supposed to help prevent corrosion and corruption.
Pastor Johnny Ardavannis says, “You have a responsibility as a Christian to vote for the option that best stems the tide of evil. Both candidates are broken people, but one of them presents a far better option of the preservation of life and the upholding of the family than the other. A failure to vote is a failure to obey the calling we have to uphold righteousness in our land.”
An estimate 20-25 million Christians won’t show up to the polls this year. The previous election was decided by 42,000 votes.
#2. Think Biblically.
[Danger Zone: according to research published by the Barna group, only 6% of American Christians hold to a biblical worldview 🤢]
“Politics is any interaction among individuals, groups, or institutions that seek to decide how to make a collective choice or solve a collective problem. The aim of politics is to organize and sustain community in a way that best promotes human flourishing, and in a republic like the United States, the locus of power is the citizenry; the government derives its authority from the people. If Christians are not engaged with politics, decisions will be made by people who think God is irrelevant and the truth of God’s Word does not exist.” (Thinking Biblically-an awesome free course—https://www.thinkbiblicallyseries.org).
As Christians, we look at the world through a different lens than a secular worldview. We embrace a Christian worldview that anchors our lives in the sovereign Creator, acknowledges the reality of sin, places our hope in Christ, and anticipates the ultimate fulfillment of God’s kingdom.
We see that the real issue in on an individual level (our sin). We see that government can only do so much, families have to do our part to get stronger. We see what sin is in God’s eyes and do not promote it nor celebrate it. We know the goal in life isn’t our own happiness but dying to ourselves and picking up our own crosses. We see that it’s not about what we feel or our own relative truth, but submitting to God’s truth. We discovered the irony that this is the road that actually leads to true happiness. The other road leads to destruction. (Matt 7:13-14)
Therefore, because we think biblically and know God’s ways are better than our ways, we promote His ways for the greater good of society.
Thats why we…
#3 Stand up for the things that God stands for.
The apostle John tells us that God IS light and in Him there is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5) That means whatever He has designed, created, and commanded is GOOD and for our own GOOD. As Christians with a biblical worldview we listen to Him, submit to Him, and stand up for what He stands for. Now, you might have friends who think you’re dark because you stand for life. They think you’re mean because you stand for male and female. They consider you hateful because you think it’s wise for order on borders. They think you’re in the dark when in fact, they are. You can tell them what John also tells us, this is the message (the Truth) we have heard from Him and declare to you. (1 John 1:5) If they’re in the dark they probably won’t listen. If they claim to be Christians, then they need to stop walking in the dark and come back into the Light or they lie and do not practice the truth (1 John 1:6).
Here are some of the things God stands for:
Life.
Marriage between man and woman.
Families.
Order and borders.
Creation how he designed it male and female.
Liberty & Freedom.
Personal responsibility.
Proper role of government.
Fairness and impartiality.
Resources:
A Christian’s guide to today’s issues: https://mfv.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/PDF/christians_guide_to_todays_issues.pdf
I also thought this guy did a great job using scripture for how to vote biblically for certain policies:
Also this pastor did a great job explaining stuff (Not a fan of the title per se but, still solid enough content to share). https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0nvBcHxaUfQ
#4. Review the candidates and see who stands for the principles and policies that best resemble a biblical worldview.
President Fact Sheet
Personalities come and go. Policies last a very long time. Voting shouldn’t be driven by feelings. For example, I feel “a lady should be in office,” or I can’t for “a mean guy who says something so cruel.” Remember there are 5,000 people who work together in our constitutional republic to make decisions. It’s ok to have butting personalities. No one is perfect.
“None is righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10).
“Our political system, like the rest of our fallen world, is messy, broken, and flawed. As frustrating as it is to see our values trampled or ignored, we need to accept that the church isn’t going to find a perfect ruler until the millennial reign of Christ. Men and women in public office are human, and they’ll continue to let us down, no matter how sincere their faith may seem.” (https://www.lifenews.com/2024/10/11/how-should-christians-vote-heres-what-the-bible-says/)
“Pastor Voddie Baucham said, “When we go to the polls we aren’t going so that our party can be in power, or so we can have what we want or desire. When we go to the polls, we are intending to exercise that justice or righteousness that God requires of us by casting our ballots for representatives with whom we identify—-not because of their ethnicity, not because of their party, but because of their stances on these issues that relate to the justice of God. Because remember, God will judge not only us, but also our society based on whether those who represent us stand for the justice He requires.” (Video 3, Think Biblically)
“The application of biblical justice extends to civic engagement, particularly in the context of voting. Rather than prioritizing partisan interests or personal desires, Christians are called to exercise justice and righteousness by selecting representatives who align with God’s standards on issues related to justice. This responsibility reflects not only individual accountability but also the collective judgment of society based on the actions and values of its representatives.
As we engage in the electoral process, we should view voting as an opportunity to promote God’s justice and righteousness in society. By exercising our voting rights in accordance with biblical principles, we contribute to the advancement of God’s kingdom values in the public space and uphold our responsibility to be salt and light in the world.” (Think Biblically Course, Justice Segment 3)
“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.” – John Quincy Adams
#5. Vote, pray, and give it to God.
Finally, let me ask you something, do you believe in doing your part to share the Gospel with everyone? Do you also believe that it’s God who changes a person’s heart, not us? Do you still share the Gospel message anyways?
I say, the same mindset applies to voting.
You can pray all day. If 30 million Christians aren’t obedient to cast their ballots, there’s only so much that can happen. So pray, and vote. God is in control. Do your part and don’t stress about the outcome.
It is because of God’s choice that anyone comes to faith in Christ (John 6:44). And it is because of God’s choice for whomever comes into office. We can rest in knowing that all things He works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Of course the most important thing for any human being is their salvation. We know the government is not our savior. You are not a nationalist who puts country above God because you love the USA and stand up for freedom. We value a country that punishes evil, praises good, provides order, and protects freedom to do good, seek God, and follow him, because we believe this is the best environment not just for Christians, but for all human beings.
As saved individuals, we Glorify God in all that we do. This includes getting to the polls to vote for people who will help preserve this nation and protect it from one of the most evil parties in history.
All resources in one spot 👇🏼
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