Faith and Politics: The Voting Dilemma

In week three of our politics series we dive into how Christians should navigate the challenges of engaging in politics and what it looks like to glorify God with our political participation.

Key Takeaways:

#1: We have Christian liberty in politics.

Christians are not required to vote a certain way. We must

recognize that God is not a single-issue God and that we can be

faithful to Him while coming to different political conclusions.

#2: America is great, but not chosen.

There are numerous Scriptures that speak of promises to the nation

of Israel or to the Universal Church. These promises are not for

America. While we celebrate our nation, we must not elevate it to a

place in which it doesn’t belong.

#3: We are to be charitable to all.

Romans 14 provides a framework of charity toward those who come

to different conclusions on secondary and tertiary issues. We are to

love and believe the best while recognizing that God is judge.

Bible Reading Plan

Day 1: Matthew 5:13-16

Day 2: Romans 14:1-13

Day 3: 1 Peter 1:1-2, 2:9-12

Day 4: Matthew 25:34-46

Day 5: James 1:27; Ecclesiastes 7:10

Reflection Questions:

1. What biblical principles guide your political convictions?

Have you critically and contextually examined these before?

2. How can you promote unity and charity in political

discussions when you come to a different conclusion than

someone else?

3. Reflect on any political conversations (including social media

posts) you’ve had in the last year. Are they Christ honoring?