Voting: God’s Mandate
by
Tony Nassif
In God’s eyes every Christian votes in every election. Either by the ballot or by silence. If by silence moral values are withheld giving greater weight to those in opposition.
Silence Endorses the Worst Alternatives
Many believe they can comfortably sit out the election or their vote wouldn’t count so why vote. Others say God’s people shouldn’t be involved in politics. In God’s eyes silence endorses the worst of the alternatives. No matter what our opinions are we will be held to account for what we did with what we had i.e. the vote.
Who We Vote for is An Extension of Who We Are.
America is in the throws of a moral conflict in the political arena. Moral reason is opposed by in every segment of government.
According to the Scriptures our money, our words of approval and our efforts bring us into accord with those to whom we commit them. Consequently, our vote, political and financial support of candidates binds us to them, their policies and the consequences of blessing or curse.
“If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine,
receive him not unto your home, neither bid him God
speed: for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker
of his evil deeds.”
II John 10,11
Question:
Isn’t the vote an expression of “God’s speed” for success? When we vote for a candidate who we know supports immoral positions as abortion, homosexual marriage, etc. aren’t we saying that we wish those values to prevail in public life? What would God think of those who gave such support?
About Tony Nassif
Mr. Nassif is the President and Founder of the Cedars Cultural and Educational Foundation, the Preventing Abuse Conferences and author of Jesus, Politics and the Church. Hehas been the guest on over 200 radio and television programs as well as conferences. Some are: Concerned Women for America, Eagle Forum of California, Trinity Broadcasting, Cornerstone Television, Voice of America and FOX NEWS and many, many more. Mr Nassif also produces the PREVENTING ABUSE CONFERENCES addressing human trafficking, child abduction, and Internet safety. “Listen America” with Dr. Jerry Falwell, “The Right Side” with Mr. Armstrong Williams, “Truths that Transform” with Dr. D.James Kennedy, Christian Coalition national “Road to Victory” Conference, Janet Parshall’s America, Today’s Issues with Time Wildmon from the American Family Association and Family News in Focus from Focus on the Family, and many more.