1Timothy 2:1-4 states: “I exhort therefore, that, FIRST OF ALL, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior:
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
I cannot help think that it is narrow-minded for people to think that God is not interested in our nation’s politics. The above Scriptures says that “FIRST OF ALL” we are to pray “for all men, for kings, and for all that are in authority.” We have to some political knowledge in order to include them in our “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks.” And for very important reasons: “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty” and that we will have an environment where people can “come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
Some say, “Yes, we should pray for them, but we should not vote for them.” I agree that we should not put our signature or vote toward an ungodly candidate. However, we can further the cause of righteousness by voting into office a God-fearing, praying, constitution-loving, and promise-keeping candidate.
In this great country, “WE THE PEOPLE,” have the privilege of having a say in how this country should be governed. If we cast our vote for a righteous leader, we help and assist the cause of righteousness. If we do not vote for the candidate who has the best track record of godly values, then we are fatalistic and irresponsible. There is something terribly wrong with a nation or its people when they become too religious to vote for the cause of righteousness and godly leadership.
It seems to me that the one man (I’m thinking of Ted Cruz) who many think is unelectable because he will not compromise his convictions is indeed the right man we should vote for. What does the Bible say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell