That is the question for so many Christians right now. When faced with choosing between two less-than-Christlike candidates, it can be tempting to take the Pilate route:
“So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” -Matthew 27:24
But I doubt Pilate excused himself from God’s judgement simply by publicly proclaiming his innocence. I believe Pilate will absolutely answer for his part in the crucifixion one day. Just as each of us will stand before God’s throne and give an account for the choices we made in life as well.
Scripture calls for us to be salt and light in the world:
“You are the salt of the earth. But if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” -Matthew 5: 13-16
Salt and light both serve multiple purposes. But I want to focus on one in particular that both can work together to accomplish; salt and light slow decay.
If we take a look around, it doesn’t take long to see that the world is suffering significantly from moral decay. Hard as we might try, we can’t physically touch or speak with every person in need. But a vote in favor of policies that uphold the things of God will cast salt and light far and wide.
Family. Children. Israel. God has told us His intentions for men, women, husbands, wives, children, Israel, etc. Those are the things we vote for. It’s not about voting for a person. Everyone is a sinner. No one is worthy. If not for the grace of God, we would all be headed straight to hell.
Jeremiah 29: 4-7 says:
“Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease. But SEEK the WELFARE of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.”
The best we can do is stay in the Bible, pray often, and seek the welfare of our nation. Look at the policies each candidate stands for, and vote for the policies that best uphold God’s Word and will for this world. We must be salt and light to help slow the moral decay of our society.
No one is neutral in a spiritual war. We’re either fighting for the things of God, or we’re standing against Him.
Dear Father, please, never allow me to stand in opposition to you. There is far too much on the line.
Be salt and light. And Come, Lord Jesus, COME! Amen.
Love,
Emily
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