With election season right upon us, I thought
it might do some good for us to be reminded of three truths about God’s relationship
to America and the nations of the earth. First, God is the Sovereign Lord over
every nation. Regardless of a nation’s political hierarchy, whether it is
democratically governed or ruled by a despot, God is the ultimate and final
authority in every land over every government. Therefore, regardless of whether
the Republicans or Democrats win the White House and Congress, the day after
the election—Tuesday—the same Ruler will be governing on His throne—Jesus
Christ, the King.
Second, remember the kindness and severity of
God (Rom 11:22). Acts 14:16-17 teaches that God shows kindness to the nations
of the earth. We shouldn’t forget then, that in His kindness, God is the One
who blessed America and made her great. Equally clear, Jeremiah 18:5-10 teaches
that through His judgment God brings about the fall of nations that reject Him
and His ways. Our Christian influence then matters. Like Israel of old (Jer
29:4-7), the church should live out our God-given convictions in love for the
welfare of America. That means we should use our Bible-centered way of thinking,
living, and yes, voting, in a day and
time when our nation and leaders openly reject God and His ways. Does this mean
that we must vote only for Christian politicians? No.
The third truth is this: All governing officials
in every land, whether they believe in the God of the Bible or not, are His
servants, and they will answer to Him (Rom 13:1-7). This means that Christians
can, in good faith, vote for non-Christian governing officials who they discern
will biblically bring about the welfare of America because they best align with
the morals and worldview of the Bible. In these days, with what obviously seems
like the wrath of God pouring out upon our heads (Rom 1:18-32), I hope this advice
helps.
Until Jesus returns, may all true American Christians
do all that we can for the welfare of America.
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