Why Should Christians Vote, Part II

4. Christians should vote because Christ compels us to voice our biblically derived convictions at the ballot box, as well as through the mailbox and atop the soapbox.
“For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men” I Peter 2:15.

As Christians, we should be informed voters, not voting a “party line” or simply in accordance with another’s prescribed agenda. Christians are to look beyond the campaign rhetoric and artful posturing to uncover the genuine policy positions of the candidates.

5. Christians should vote because the innocent, the indigent, and the unborn need a defender.
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8.

We are standing squarely on Scripture when we support candidates who advocate public policy that protects innocent human life, cares for the oppressed, and provides equal justice for the accused.

6. Christians should vote because as we exercise our civic right we have the opportunity to advocate policy positions that signal our faith in the providential care of God.

We exhibit our trust in God as we support candidates whose public policy positions may not directly benefit us but offer relief to others in greater need.
“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth” Col. 3:2.

Our positions on the issues may run counter to the whims of the population at large as we emphasize policies that address the needs of others, placing our own interests subservient to the public good. Since our neighbors may well take notice of our selflessness, we are witnessing to our abiding faith in God.

7. Christians should vote because as we involve ourselves in the electoral and public policy process, we pray for our leaders.

Because Jesus has charged us to carry our faith in to the public square, we bear a necessary obligation to both pray for our leaders and plead for policy that is undergirded by scriptural principles.

“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” I Tim. 2:1-2.