ELECTION 2016

FOR WHOM SHOULD I VOTE FOR AS A CHRISTIAN?

I’m not going to tell you one way or the other, but do hear god and vote!

In this articles i will give you Biblical principles from which to adhere.

Notable Quotes:

Mark Twain: It will be conceded that a Christian’s first duty is to God. It then follows, as a matter of course, that it is his duty to carry his Christian code of morals to the polls and vote them … If Christians would vote their duty to God at the polls, they would carry every election, and do it with ease … If the Christians of America could be persuaded to vote God and a clean ticket, it would bring about a moral revolution that would be incalculably beneficent. It would save the country.

Thomas Jefferson: The time has come that Christians must vote for honest men, and take consistent ground in politics, ….… Christians have been exceedingly guilty in this matter … God cannot sustain this free and blessed country, which we love and pray for, unless the church will take right ground. 

Samuel Adams: When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting for public officers, let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers, “just men who will rule in the fear of God.” The preservation of government depends on the faithful discharge of this duty.

William Paterson, (Signer of the Constitution and Supreme Court Justice: Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves—and the only way they could do this is by not voting.

Ronald Reagan: America’s future depends upon her accepting and demonstrating God’s government.

Choose ‘wise, understanding, and knowledgeable men from among your tribes (groups) and I will make them heads over you.” Deuteronomy 1:13

As Christians we are to pray for governing authorities and select, vote for, choose ‘wise, understanding, and knowledgeable men from among your tribes (groups). Notice the next part of this verse and I will make them heads over you.” Deuteronomy 1:13

So listen to the voice of the Lord and act accordingly with your choice.

A godly president is wise and understanding; not with the wisdom of this world but rather with true wisdom which is from above (James 3:17) and which comes only through the fear of the Lord. (Psalm 111:10) 

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice! Prov. 29:2a

Choosing a president who is righteous before God will bring glory to our nation and make us better.

Meanwhile, continue to pray and vote for candidates who support life, marriage and family and biblical principles.

An ungodly president will increase the amount of evil in our nation, for we know that "when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." (Proverbs 29:2) 

John 12:43 For they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.

Ephesians 5:6 ESV Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

We are not of this world but are subject to this world. We are in the world but we are not of it. We belong to the Kingdom and the Kingdom is a higher way of seeing, thinking, speaking and acting.

Scriptures:

Philippians 3:20-21 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.

2 Corinthians 13:11 ESV Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Titus 3:1-11 ESV Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, ...

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man/woman rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29:2

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 1 Timothy 2:1-2

“He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear (awe)of God.”2 Samuel 23:3

“Choose wise, understanding, and knowledgeable men from among your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.” Deuteronomy 1:13

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God Romans 13:1

Seven Theses on God and Government

(1) Human government is not inherently evil. The structures of authority in any particular political system are not per se wicked. All human governmental authority comes ultimately from the hand of God. Government is used for evil because people are sinful, not because the authority of the ruling party is wicked or should be abolished.

(2) God is absolutely sovereign (within His Word) and authoritative over who rules, where they exercise their power (its boundaries and extent), over whom they have authority, and for how long.

 (3) God is not only sovereign in that He decides who shall rule and for how long, but he also can exert omnipotent and irresistible influence over the hearts and minds of kings and rulers and presidents to do what He wants done.

 (4) Although we are ultimately citizens of a heavenly kingdom and only secondarily citizens of an earthly state, we are not for that reason exempt from submitting to the laws of the land where we live (1 Peter 2:13-17).Exercise your right to vote!

(1Pe 2:13-14)  Then be in obedience to every ordinance of men, because of the Lord, whether to a king as supreme, or to governors as sent by Him for vengeance on evildoers, but for praise on well-doers.

(5) Although we are submissive to the authority of government, Christians have a responsibility as citizens of both heaven and earth to influence for good the government under which they live. We as the church are the ecclesia. The meaning of the word “ecclesia” is best defined as “the called-out (ones)”, coming from the word “ecc” (= out) and “kaleo” (= call). Putting all of this in context, it leads to the meaning of a group of people who are called out of another group of people, as a governing body, with the obvious aim to reign.

 (6) No government or earthly authority or political party platform has ultimate authority and power. Politics has no such power. On the other hand, unrepentant pride and immorality and rebellion and unbelief can change a nation or state. They have precisely that power. Similarly, no government or earthly authority or political platform can save a single human soul. On the other hand, Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ alone can. Ultimately the kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ. And He will reign forever and ever. Rev. 11:5

(7) The confession that “Jesus is Lord” is not simply a declaration of faith and an acknowledgement that He is the Master of our lives individually and as a church. It is also a political statement.

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matthew 28:18), declares Jesus. And he means it! That includes every government in the world. It includes every president, premier, prime minister, and peasant.

It means that how we live every day in relation to the government and our neighbors and our friends and our enemies is to be shaped and energized by the inescapable reality that Jesus has authority over them and over us.

About Voting...don't make the mistake of not voting because you don't like the candidates. Your vote matters.

I would suggest that you vote for the candidate closest to Core Universal Principles...1) Valuing Life 2) Valuing Individual Freedom

So, with this I close.

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump is the Savior of the world. Neither is the Savior of America! Whoever is elected President in November, he/she is among those small ‘k’ “kings” over whom Jesus rules as capital ‘K’ “King”! Regardless of who wins, Jesus is still “King of kings and Lord of lords” (Revelation 19:16; 17:14).

Ps. 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

No matter how things turn out thereafter, Jesus is still seated at the right hand of the majesty on high. Regardless of the outcome, Jesus will not have failed. Political events are always and ever in his hands, no matter the results. And regardless of who wins, be certain that your faith and confidence and hope are in Jesus Christ, Lord over all of life in heaven and upon the earth! But by all means hear from God and vote your choice.