"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil" (Isaiah 5:20, NASB).
"...and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things
are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to
those who practice them" (Romans 1:32, NASB).
Sin has been a reality since the Garden of Eden. However, God's people have always been expected to repent of sin and live godly lives. When people and their culture not only practice sin but legalize it, they are "calling evil good and good evil," and they are also giving "hearty approval" to things God has called evil. Our country crossed over that threshold a long time ago.
As Christians go to the polls, it is important to remember our responsibility to avoid giving "hearty approval" to evil. We need to know what the candidates believe and stand for. We need to be aware of the party platforms. We need to think about the long-term implications of our vote as we consider what kind of judges will be appointed by the winner. We must not give "hearty approval" to those who "call evil good and good evil."
There is an excellent article on the blog "By Grace Alone," entitled "Spurgeon on Voting." In a sermon delivered on March 22, 1857, Spurgeon said, "Let us whenever we shall have the opportunity of using the right of voting, use
it as in the sight of Almighty God, knowing that for everything we shall be
brought into account, and for that amongst the rest, seeing that we are
entrusted with it."
Finally, my friend Ralph Petersen on his blog, "Well Meaning Gentlemen with Different Ideas," has published an article entitled "It Is Never Right To Do Wrong To Do God's Will." He states, "In this election we Christians have a duty to
do right at the polls. Our choices
should be determined by our biblical values.
In our representative republic, our leaders are selected and appointed
by us as our agents. Look, I don’t know
how to say this any clearer; if you vote for an ungodly leader who does immoral
things, YOU ARE GUILTY OF HIS SINS. He
is your agent. You engaged him and
empowered him."
Other articles on my blog that are pertinent to this election:
Good collection of links. Thanks for including mine. Now we sit back and pray and trust God for the results knowing His will is perfect.
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