"To vote or not to vote, that is the question. Rather 'tis nobler to trust God's Sovereignty and not get involved in the political arena, knowing that His Word declares that it is He who raises and lowers princes and rulers; or to know that God in His Sovereignty allowed us to be born in a country that allows us to have some say in the political process, therefore we have a right, nay a duty to be both informed and diligent in the effort to elect men and women of godly principles."
As the time draws closer to the elections of a new President, there are also members of House and Senate who are either seeking position or desiring to remain in position. How much time have you spent in looking at the candidates which may effect our country or your local community over the next few years? Perhaps the more basic question would be; have you even registered to vote in the upcoming elections?
You can argue the effect or lack thereof for the single vote of a man or a woman in the general scheme of things. Yet, history has shown us that many elections have been won or lost by a marginally slim majority. You can argue the fact that even when people who seem to be godly in character get into positions of power that so many seem to so quickly become corrupt. Yet for each one who makes the headlines because of scandal there are countless others who continue on serving with integrity and purpose -- they simply don't make the headlines. You may argue all you want of the purpose, need and good that it would do for you to vote, the truth is that it does matter. I agree that many time you are voting for the lesser of two evils, yet to not vote simply gives the vote to the greater of the two evils.
I encourage you to prayerfully investigate the candidates, research patterns of voting records for the incumbents and then vote your conscience as to the best candidate for the office. We may not have the best system possible for the election of godly men and women, yet God has allowed us to have the best system of any nation that I am aware of. If it fails it is only because good men and women failed to do the right thing.
Pray about it, think about it and then leave a comment.
PD
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"I agree that many time you are voting for the lesser of two evils, yet to not vote simply gives the vote to the greater of the two evils."
Thank you for putting this so eloquently! I know some who are opting not to vote this election due to their frustrations with politicians. You have given me words to share.
Our frustrations with the system need to be dealt with by other than apathy. If we truly care about what is or what is not happening, we have the ability to contact Representatives, Senators, newspapers, etc. One of those great freedoms we still have in this country is the Freedom of Speech. The Liberals use it very well, we need to understand that for the cause of Christ, we have the same ability and freedoms. Not in a slanderous or down grading way, but with positive input.
great stuff.
consider also the story of Esther who was placed in a position of political influence for "such a time".
And if i could add some personal ramblings to that- before she ran out and exercised her "rights." she spent three days in fasting and prayer. i would love to see Christians or i guess hear about Christians who spend more time talking to God about it than they do talking to one another about it.
tim spitzke
assistant & youth pastor
cc verde valley (cottonwood, AZ)
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