This is not an article promoting a particular party or candidate. It is an article promoting Christian values. There is definitely a lot being said about politics lately. Regrettably, many politicians are not influenced by morality or the Bible much anymore. They want to do and say the politically correct thing. They don’t want to offend anyone. They try to determine from the polls and focus groups what positions are popular and what they think will get them elected or reelected.
While some say “religion and politics don’t mix,” we better hope there is some religion mixed in with the politics of today! Christian principles were the center and core of all that was said and done in the founding of our country. If our leaders do not live according to Christian ethics, the nation and especially the righteous will suffer for it. There are a number of issues that directly affect the morality of our nation and the lives of godly individuals. Christians had better be concerned about these things.
Who will get your vote? Would you want to vote for someone who favors higher taxes and bigger government? Can you conscientiously support a candidate or party that wants to give away more of your hard-earned tax dollars? Could you vote for a person who supports keeping prayer and God out of every aspect of American life? What about those who favor abortion? Christians certainly cannot support the politician who approves of “same-sex” marriage. Sin is still sin whether a politician approves of it or not!
This may seem a bit idealistic. At the same time, I think we have the right to expect candidates to stand for what is right and good. We may never find the perfect candidate in any race, but some are obviously more apt to promote ideas that are compatible with the Christian way. In any race, we would be wise to support the candidate who is more inclined to stand for morality and Christian principles. “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).
