#STRask What Biblical Principles Should Guide How We Vote?
Oct 21, 2024
Explore how biblical principles should inform Christian voting decisions. Discover the government's role in promoting good and punishing evil. Learn about the importance of interpreting laws through God's definition of love and justice. Dive into navigating political disagreements with grace, highlighting differing worldviews on governance. Finally, understand how to align personal values with godly standards in the voting process, focusing on informed conscience without endorsing specific candidates.
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Government's Role in Justice
- Government's role is to administer justice, not personal revenge.
- This includes punishing evildoers, sometimes with lethal force, as implied in Romans 13.
Government-Sanctioned Evil
- Christians cannot condone government policies promoting evil, like slavery or abortion.
- There's no greater good that can outweigh the value of human life, especially in the womb.
Principles for Political Philosophy
- Base your political philosophy on a correct understanding of human nature, justice, and the government's role.
- Consider the long-term effects of laws, not just good intentions, and understand economics.