Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. Romans 13: 1(NLT)
The truth is that God does not belong to any party. The theology of Jesus Christ is extremely liberal in many areas, especially in light of the conservative party of His day the Pharisees. The letter of the law of God is extremely conservative in light of the decaying moral fabric of our times. God is above the frailties of human nature.
So, should we try to influence culture? Yes, but we do so with how we live our lives. It all has to come back to Jesus Christ and Him crucified. We should take Election Day as an opportunity to draw closer to God in prayer to see His will for this given election. There is an old truism that says you never discuss religion and politics in mixed company and that is because there are no greater dividing subjects in human history. When they converge as they do every Election Day for us, it becomes even more dangerous waters to navigate. That brings us to the key verse for today.
It does us no good to engage in foolish and stupid arguments because as Paul teaches, it will lead to quarrels. We have so much to agree about as fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. There is so much that unites us and the devil wants us focusing on what divides us. Do not give in to the temptation to believe that your political stance has somehow adopted the absolute truth that we know only exists in the Word of God. Pray and vote as God leads you knowing and trusting the promises of God:
You can make many plans, but the L ord 's purpose will prevail. (Proverbs 19:21 (NLT)
No matter how you vote, the Lord's purpose will prevail. No matter who is running for office, the Lord's purpose will prevail. No matter who is elected, the Lord's purpose will prevail. None are righteous but Him. Only His plan prevails. And let's all agree and praise God for that this election season.
Reverend Anthony Wade October 29, 2010
