This is a continuation on the subject of our role as Godly voters when we don’t see candidates who seek God.
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for thepraise of those who do good. 1 Peter 2:13-14
A governmental leader should clearly see the difference between “good” and “evil” and stand for what is true and just. We need individuals who are independent enough not to be pressured to take a politically correct stance. If citizens do right, they should be left alone, but if they do wrong, there should be no excuse for bad behavior regardless of faith, race, gender, position, or socioeconomic status.
Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 2Corinthians 2:14
Internationally, our governmental leaders have similar responsibility when it comes to knowing good and evil. Our leaders should have no confusion about distinguishing our allies versus our enemies. The Bible is clear about not being equally yoked with unbelievers. In governmental context, we should not have close ties with those nations who don’t believe in our ideals of life and liberty. Those type of nations will not have America’s best interest at heart and certainly would not want to see us successful in achieving our ideals.
Moreover, as a beacon of hope around the world, how can America support nations who suppress their citizens or utilize their wealth to feed their system of oligarchy!? Our leaders should support and encourage those nations who value human dignity and choice, and promote similar values as our free democratic nation.
I will continue with this subject in the next devotional as we look at political issues from a Biblical worldview.
