VOTING AS A CHRISTIAN

SHOULD I VOTE?

The question is not should I vote or not, but rather am I called to make a a difference?! If you want to have a say in who is to govern and how they are to govern, then you can not sit on the fence! Then you obligated to pray and to vote!

Should I pray for the leaders of the nation?

1 Timothy 2:1-2

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—  for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Should I submit to them?

1 Peter 2:11-17

Living Godly Lives in a Pagan Society

 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.  Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.  Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.  For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.  Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.  Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.

For who should I vote and how?

Let us start first with the how: It should be done prayerfully!

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

For who should I vote?

That is your freedom to choose, but as a Christian it should be done in The Light of God's Word -The Bible!

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test everything; hold fast what is good.

How do I test? By examining what political parties stand for against the Light of God;s Word!

Psalm 119:105

 Your word is a lamp to my feet    and a light to my path.

Submitting it to God

After you have done your examination and have tested it against God's Word. You submit your choice in prayer to God!

Philippians 4:6-7

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Look for the peace of God

Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:15 could be translated:“Let the peace of God call the shots in your life.” “Let the peace of God be the umpire in your life and actions.” “Let the peace of God act as referee in your emotions and your decisions.”