While Daddy and Claire were on their trip to the beach, Camdyn and I visited a church last night for their Saturday service. They took a break from their series in 1 Corinthians and the pastor spoke about a biblical approach to voting, government, and elections. Here are some of the notes I wrote while listening to his teaching.
1. Remember this world is not our home and it has a limited claim on our allegiance - Hebrews 13:12-14
God thwarts the plans of the nations - While I am in the world, don't make a good thing become the ultimate thing in our lives - this is idolatry. Which kingdom do I identify more with? If I am angry, upset, or fearful if my candidate doesn't win that is a sure sign that I am identifying more with the world than with the kingdom of God.
2. We are to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves - Matthew 10
We should be shrewd in our dealings with the world and not confuse its dealings with the plan of the kingdom of God - be careful not to be used by the agenda of the world (i.e. campaign promises, advertisements, etc.)
3. Remember what is in the heart of man - John (didn't get reference here)
Do not pin our hopes on any man.
4. Remember the world is watching - especially unbelievers - Col. 4:5-6
Watch our reactions, words, and demeanor regarding government and politics.
5. Ask good questions, seek multiple sources for answers (look for sources that disagree so you have a wide variety of information and opinions), always get information from more than one source - every news station has an agenda
6. Receive the outcome of the elections with hope - not hope in a candidate but hope in Jesus Christ. Revelation 21:1-7
