Our Sacred Duty

With less than 1 week until Election Day, I thought I’d share some thoughts on voting.

Everyone should vote because not everyone in the world gets that privilege, and as a citizen it’s your responsibility. As a Christian, it is even more of a responsibility to vote. God created human government (Genesis 9), so it is not too “dirty” for us to be involved. Furthermore, God commands us to be good stewards of what we have been given (1 Cor. 4:2), including government. Additionally, if one were to read Romans 13, “Rulers” are supposed to bring about good and execute wrath to those who commit evil. In America, the citizen is the Ruler, as stated by James Madison in Federalist 49 “…the people are the only legitimate fountain of power” and Thomas Paine in Common Sense, “…in America, the law is king.” Meaning that the people, through their laws, govern the nation. 

It is important to vote. Who you vote for as a government leader is also important. As an American, and especially as a Christian, you have a few options this year:

1. You could not vote. You might say “no one is great”, which may be true, but saying that doesn’t make things better. In fact, not voting is agreeing that things do not have to change and is an endorsement of the status quo. 
2. You could vote for a 3rd party candidate. RFK Jr. had the most potential, but has dropped out of a few states and endorsed Trump. Voting for a 3rd party candidate essentially throws the vote away, which would not fulfill being a good steward. Logically, there are only 2 parties that have a legitimate shot.
3. You could vote for the Harris-Walz ticket. This is a ticket that openly goes against most, if not all, biblical principles and teachings. They strongly support abortion (including late-term), the LGBTQ agenda, no law, that the government has more say in a child’s life than the parents of that child, and they do not support Israel. Those are just a few examples.
4. Finally, you could vote for the Trump-Vance ticket. I admit, Trump does not have the best personality and says things that are offensive. However, in his last term, America had a booming economy and Trump nominated and confirmed 3 Supreme Court Justices which ultimately overturned Roe v. Wade. Trump is not a Christian, but he did lead with Judeo-Christian principles: upholding law, promoting family and life, working hard, etc.  Over the next few years I want to be able to start a family, buy a home, and live the American dream. A Trump administration gives everyone the potential to live that American dream. As a wise man once said, “policy outlives personality”. 

Vote for who you would like, but vote! I hope that you do your research and reflect on who had a better administration these last 8 years. I also encourage you to vote, as a Christian, for the candidate that will best uphold biblical values. I have already voted in this election, and I hope you make the choice to do so as well on November 5th!