Wisdom Wednesday
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgement on themselves.
Romans 13:1-2
We are a week or so away from a state election and I don’t know about you, but voting gives me a headache. There is just no one I actually want to vote for and I’ve got good reasons for not voting for any of the candidates. Is that you?
As we think about ethics, morals and wisdom, how we vote comes squarely into view. For one thing, I think we can be thankful to God for our democracy. I’m not always the biggest fan but it’s a whole lot better than anarchy, fascism or most other governments. I think Churchill was right when he said, “democracy is the worst form of government – except for all the others that have been tried.”
But how do we vote when no one party perfectly aligns to what I think the Bible says good government and society should look like? On the one hand, I’ve got a soft spot for workers and I’m against the greed and protection of the wealthy elite. On the other, I can’t get behind a party that celebrates and pursues policies that harm children with gender dysphoria and restrict religious freedom.
There is no perfect party or platform. Even the Christian political parties are sometimes a bit questionable in my eyes. But what I can know is that God is in control no matter who wins the election. What’s up to me is to trust Him and doubly trust Him by voting in a manner that most accords with Jesus’ teachings.
That’s the key I reckon. We don’t vote based on what will be best for us (materially speaking) but what we think will be the best for good society. This will involve weighing up evil and good. Is it better that we pursue economic equality even if it means restricting religious freedom? That’s for you to wrestle with. But wrestle with it on the basis of what God says is the common good for all.
So who should you vote for? Take a look at their policies, platforms and preferences and make a decision on what you think is best for the common good. And whatever you do, pray for our elected officials, that God would be at work through them.
For Today:
Pray: Praise the Father that He is the sovereign Lord and in control of all things. Give thanks for Jesus Christ who died for the good of all. Ask God for His Holy Spirit to help you and others discern who to vote for in the coming election.
Romans 13:1-2
We are a week or so away from a state election and I don’t know about you, but voting gives me a headache. There is just no one I actually want to vote for and I’ve got good reasons for not voting for any of the candidates. Is that you?
As we think about ethics, morals and wisdom, how we vote comes squarely into view. For one thing, I think we can be thankful to God for our democracy. I’m not always the biggest fan but it’s a whole lot better than anarchy, fascism or most other governments. I think Churchill was right when he said, “democracy is the worst form of government – except for all the others that have been tried.”
But how do we vote when no one party perfectly aligns to what I think the Bible says good government and society should look like? On the one hand, I’ve got a soft spot for workers and I’m against the greed and protection of the wealthy elite. On the other, I can’t get behind a party that celebrates and pursues policies that harm children with gender dysphoria and restrict religious freedom.
There is no perfect party or platform. Even the Christian political parties are sometimes a bit questionable in my eyes. But what I can know is that God is in control no matter who wins the election. What’s up to me is to trust Him and doubly trust Him by voting in a manner that most accords with Jesus’ teachings.
That’s the key I reckon. We don’t vote based on what will be best for us (materially speaking) but what we think will be the best for good society. This will involve weighing up evil and good. Is it better that we pursue economic equality even if it means restricting religious freedom? That’s for you to wrestle with. But wrestle with it on the basis of what God says is the common good for all.
So who should you vote for? Take a look at their policies, platforms and preferences and make a decision on what you think is best for the common good. And whatever you do, pray for our elected officials, that God would be at work through them.
For Today:
- Do you struggle to know who to vote for?
- On what basis have you voted in the past?
- Pray for the election.
Pray: Praise the Father that He is the sovereign Lord and in control of all things. Give thanks for Jesus Christ who died for the good of all. Ask God for His Holy Spirit to help you and others discern who to vote for in the coming election.
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