Let me affirm again up front that my political stance is
that I am waiting for the Lord Jesus Christ to return and establish His
righteous rule over the entire earth. Therefore, I don’t expect a Democratic or
Republican President to fix all the problems in America and establish the pristine
kingdom of God on earth. I am waiting for Jesus to do that, and I believe that
He alone can and will. But until He returns, my hope and prayer is for a
government that will allow me to live for my Lord and Savior now in peace.
Having said that, as a Christian, I am thankful for the
privilege to biblically assess what both candidates say and believe. To do that,
it really does help to hear them give candid remarks that express their genuine
beliefs, even if they come from an open mic like Mitt Romney’s at a recent
$50,000/plate fundraiser.
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney essentially said that 47%
of Americans do not pay taxes, believe they are entitled to have the government
take care of them, and will vote for Barrack Obama no matter what. So Mitt
Romney said, and I quote, “So my job is not to worry about those people. I’ll never
convince them (that) they should take personal responsibility and care
for their lives.”
Here’s the video clip. You can hear it for yourself.
If a President believes that’s the problem, shouldn’t he
have a deep conviction try to persuade those people to embrace a worldview to
be personally responsible instead of
writing them off?
Regarding the compassion of God for the needy, the poor, the
widows, orphans, and the downcast, the Bible says:
- “‘Nor shall you glean your vineyard, nor shall you gather the fallen fruit of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the needy and for the stranger. I am the LORD your God,” Lev. 19:10.
- “He is a father to the fatherless and an advocate for widows. God rules from his holy palace. God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes,” Psa. 68:5-6.
- “Therefore, because you make the poor pay taxes on their crops and exact a grain tax from them, you will not live in the houses you built with chiseled stone, nor will you drink the wine from the fine vineyards you planted. Certainly I am aware of your many rebellious acts and your numerous sins. You torment the innocent, you take bribes, and you deny justice to the needy at the city gate,” Amos 5:11-12.
I am glad Jesus is
returning. He always has my vote.