(Rom 13:1 NKJV) Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.
We want to touch base on something that should be important to every believer, regardless of what country you live in. We want to talk about governing leaders.
Who we have as our governing leaders has a huge effect on our lives. These leaders are the ones who impose the laws that we are to obey. Good, moral, godly leaders impose good laws, while immoral or ungodly leaders can impose laws that have a severely negative impact on our nation.
Here in the USA, it is presidential election time. In a month, we will vote to choose our president for the next 4 years. This is one of the most critical elections in the history of this country.
As believers and followers of Christ, how do we choose the right candidate?
We need to make sure we are choosing and voting for someone who upholds Biblical standards. We should not cast our vote because someone is popular, or because they speak smoothly. We should not choose a leader based on his ethnic background or his skin color.
As children of God, we need to examine where they stand on moral issues, such as abortion, same-sex marriage and similar issues. If a candidate’s stances contradict the word of God, we absolutely should not vote for them. Doing so is casting a vote against the moral and biblical principles that God has taught us and instilled in us.
So as we go to the polls in a few weeks here in the USA, let the spirit of God lead you. Do what is right and vote for the candidate who most closely represents the standards that God has established.
Lastly, pray. Pray that each and every candidate will submit themselves to God. Pray that your nation will submit to God and His sovereignty. Pray that God’s will be done in the government leaders. Pray, and trust Him.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-377-5400
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