A Christian in the Voting Booth
November 3, 2008
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Posted by Ray Fowler
Yesterday’s message was called A Christian in the Voting Booth. The purpose of the message was to demonstrate how to think Biblically through various issues related to voting in the election on Tuesday. Here is a brief outline of the message:
I. Do I have a Christian responsibility to vote?
A. You are responsible to exert a godly influence.
B. You are responsible to pray for your leaders.
C. As a voter you share the responsibility of government.
II. How do I approach voting as a Christian?
A. Voting on state issues (Massachusetts)
1) State personal income tax
2) Possession of marijuana
3) Dog racing
B. Voting on national issues
1) The economy
2) Foreign policy
3) Moral issues (such as marriage and abortion)
C. Voting for candidates
1) Character
2) Wisdom
3) Leadership
III. Three things to remember.
A. The gospel is bigger than politics.
B. The church is bigger than political parties.
C. God is bigger than elections.
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Good message Ray. We all know that this election is in God’s control. May God be merciful to us.
It would seem there are not too many “Christians” left in America. How else could one explain the election of the most liberal senator to ever serve in the US Senate to the Presidency of the United States (His voting record on abortion and homosexual issues is proof of that). Too many Christians got caught up in the propaganda and hype and neglected to consider the long term damage that they would be doing to their “Christian” values and morals with a vote for Obama. It appears most of us are “Christians” in name only. Heaven help us!
Ron – I appreciate the comment and understand your frustration over the election of a highly liberal senator to the office of President. However, I would struggle with calling people who voted for Sen. Obama “not Christian” or “Christian in name only.” I know many wonderful Christians who voted for Obama this time around. I may not agree with them politically, but I would not question their faith in or commitment to Christ. Remember, the gospel is bigger than politics, the church is bigger than political parties, and God is bigger than elections. Thanks for commenting and drop on by again!