We are certainly blessed to live in a nation where each and every American of voting age can cast his or her ballot and have a part in choosing our governmental leaders. We need to consider for whom we are casting our vote. Christians are spiritually attuned no matter what activity in which they are engaged. For example, when I am in the woods hunting, I am still a Christian and must conduct myself as such. The same applies to the voting booth. To cast our faith to the side when we cast our vote is hypocritical. Our faith determines the people we endorse and promote. Let us consider three guiding helps as we enter the voting booth as God’s children.
Firstly, we must consider the past of every candidate. How has he voted on issues that directly affect our faith? For example, how has the candidate voted when it comes to the sanctity of human life and abortion of unwanted babies? A Christian would never want to support a person who directly goes against what God has said regarding human life (Genesis 9:6; Romans 1:31; 13:9). How has the candidate voted regarding marriage? Does he support extending the right to marry to same sex couples? Our faith cannot allow us to bury our heads in the sand, nor only be concerned with the financial and material ideals of a particular candidate.
Secondly, we must consider the principles of every candidate. Does he recognize that America began and was founded on “Christian” and moral integrity? Does he hold to the traditions and values that have made America great in the past? Is he really a man of courage, conviction, and moral fiber? The “Commander-in-Chief” of a godly nation must have some godly principles! Does he honor and believe in the One, True God of the Bible? What is the candidate’s attitude toward Planned Parenthood, the A.C.L.U., and other such groups?
Thirdly, we must the consider potential of every candidate. Can this man really take America and bring her back to a God-fearing nation once again? Christians understand that the only way America can continue is if we become once again a moral, righteous nation (Proverbs 14:34), and that begins with righteous leaders (Proverbs 11:11)! Sadly, many Americans, even some Christians, will look only at the political and material side of a candidate. “Which candidate can make my wallet fatter” should never be our deciding factor on a ballot!
For Christians, an election is not about a particular political party or the economy, but rather it is about values, principles and morality. We, as God’s children, must make our voices heard through the election process. However, please remember as you enter the voter booth, consider the past, the principles and the potential of the candidates before you cast your vote. With Bible in one hand and ballot in the other, we can make a difference! May God once again bless America!
