“For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, 
ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.” Jude 1:4
When one is saved, he should be for what God is for and against what He is against. He should be as Christ-like as possible.
With this in mind, if Christ were voting, (and He is through us, since we are His ambassadors — II Cor. 5:20), how would He vote? He would surely vote against those standing against biblical principles and vote for those standing for godly principles.
Since there are no candidates that make 100% of their decisions based on biblical guidelines, our vote should be for one that is the closest to using these guidelines. Granted, it is getting harder to determine who is lined up the closest to the biblical standard. However, there are several areas a nominee’s philosophy, life, and standards can be examined before casting a vote for them. Here are several:
- What is their personal life like? If the nominee’s life includes acts of adultery, drunkenness, filthy language, dishonesty, lack of attending church, and other signs of wanton ungodly living, how can he be expected to make decisions based on biblical principles and standards?
- Where does he verbally stand on the things of God? Does He speak about his faith? If he is involved in a church or religion that does not concur with what the Bible teaches, he cannot be expected to make biblically correct decisions.
- What is the value of the nominee’s word? Does he do what he says? Is he double-tongued, “politically correct,” trying to make his words pleasing to everyone? Is he always changing what he says depending on who his audience is? Does his word mean anything?
- Is the politician more interested in being elected than leading the country in a moral, bible-principled direction?
- Where does he stand on abortion? God is against the taking of the innocent lives of babies! Life does start in the womb: Gen. 25:21-23, Ex. 21:22-23, Jer. 1:5, Ps. 139:15-16 … Any official that has such a low esteem for the taking of innocent lives should not be a person anyone would want voting on issues dealing with euthanasia, healthcare to those that are older, abortion, special need folks, etc.
- Where do they stand on rewarding citizens for not working and getting government support? God wants us not to be slothful, and instead to be workers (Prov. 12:11, Pr. 13:4, 11, 23, Prov. 20:13, Prov. 22:29).
- Do they believe that each man should learn the consequences of his wrong decisions, or do they think that other people (government’s money) should help finance their mistakes?
- Where do the politicians stand on punishing crime? God punishes sin. Our legislators should also be strict on crime. Those that get away or do not pay a severe price for their crimes will do it again.
- Are they for things God is for and against the things He is against? Where do they stand on homosexuality, loss of freedom by making more demands on citizens, obeying the existing laws (constitution, and other laws that are already on the books), getting the government to take the place of God (by allowing the people to turn to the government for provision rather than God)?
- Who are their associates? You can tell much about a person by whom they associate. If one’s closest associates have godless lifestyles, and are living immmorally, one can assume that kind of lifestyle does not really bother the politician, and they would never cast a vote condemning it. A person that is truly against immoral lifestyles would not gravitate to people living immorally.
- Where do they stand on drugs? God wants us to take care of our bodies (I Cor. 3:16).
What does the nominee’s life show onlookers? If you voted for the want-to-be-leader, would you be picking a choice that abides as close to godly principles as the choice allows? Would Jesus consider voting for that nominee?
“A man that stands for nothing, will fall for anything!”
There were a lot of good comments on this devotion a year ago. It would be interesting to hear everyone’s evaluation of how they think this year has gone with President Trump.
I think we were spared persecution and worse.
We have a conservative judge on the court, we have a president and an Administration that has demonstrated good feelings toward Christians.
It appears in many ways that God is using this president.
I have no doubt we have been spared and blessed with this president. No other president has ever been so biased by a corrupt media as has President Trump. I shudder what would have happened to our country if Mrs. Clinton had been elected.
I’m a proud TRUMP supporter and that’s who I’m voting for! I cannot EVER support the Democratic party due to their issues that violate my conscious and the Word of God!
Yes, tomorrow is the biggest day for America in my lifetime. None of the idis perfect, but Hillary is the worst. She’s not even hiding the further damage she will do to this country. If she wins, Americans will lose much of their religious freedom, the rights to protect themselves from criminal and government invaders, taxes will be higher, morals will be further eroded, Christianity will be attacked, the Islam cult will be elevated, immigrates will flock to this country, jobs will be lost, our economy will collapse as her spending pushes us further into debt, division between Americans will increase, crime will increase, more pressure will be put on American businesses, our allies will be pushed further away, our education system will decrease, and this is only the tip of American’s destroying iceberg. Please, if you love what is left of this country, vote Trump! America will never be the same if you don’t!
… and it will probably happen again. Especially in California.
The last voting even the dead voted.
I’ve been telling my folks for a long time that we are getting what we asked for as a nation. We’ve been telling God to go away since the early 60’s and He has obliged. We asked for a nation without God and now are reaping the results of what a godless society produces. Like Bro. Bill said above, we’re getting what we deserve, and what we’ve asked for. People don’t like it but have no clue how to fix it. It’s not a social, economic, race, gender, or any other issue. It’s a spiritual issue that’s afflicting us and until that is realize the downward spiral will continue. Like the sheriff in Baton Rouge said earlier this week, it’s not a gun (or anything else you’d like to insert here), it’s a problem with the heart of man!
Absolutely. Amen!
You’re right Bro. Bill, It’s getting harder and harder to choose between candidates today that line up with biblical standards! This election by far is the hardest I’ve ever seen! But I CAN’T consciously vote for someone that lied about Benghazi, committed crimes with e-mails in the State Department (which could threaten our national security), is for abortion on demand, big government, gun control, and same sex marriage!
I know the other candidate is not the greatest either, but I believe he’s the “lesser” of 2 evils!
Thanks for all ya’lls prayers and I certainly pray for those on-line and this website!
I agree.
By the way, to others that will vote, don’t throw away your vote. Voting for a third party in a two party system, although the candidate may be good in your opinion, it is a wasted voted and will actually go to the most ungodly party’s advantage. I certainly do not think Trump is godly choice, but he is better than dishonest, ungodly Hillary. Be wise with your vote, and do not waste it.
Also, staying home and not voting is a big waste and will also be a vote for the liberal side. That is how the most ungodly, anti-American president in America’s history got elected the last two times.
Enjoyed “The Bible View” on How To Change based on Nehemiah! Very powerful!
Brother,
We are to be ruled by Jereboam, son of Nebat! I think we are in for some consequences, one way or the other.
Thanks, great devotion.
As a nation, we deserve what we get. Repeatedly, America has not voted for a godly man to lead the country. They purposely chosen ungodly leaders. We will reap what we voted for!