“Righteousness
exalts a nation, but sin is a
reproach to any people.”
Proverbs 14:34
With less than two weeks before the most
important Presidential election of our lifetimes, I wish we had a perfect
candidate we could support. But we don’t. And as Christians responsible to be
good citizens we must cast a vote. So, how do we choose between two flawed
candidates?
Ultimately, it comes down to a question of
which candidate is most closely aligned to the moral values I hold precious? In
my opinion, here are the most important moral issues:
Life – Which candidate holds
life most precious by opposing abortion and valuing the infirm and elderly?
Character
–
Which candidate lives a life that most closely represents the spiritual and
moral values I hold dear?
Which
candidate seems to be the most truthful in what he says and does?
One indicator of a man’s
character is to take note of the people who he has chosen to surround himself
with.
Marriage
and Family – Which candidate can be trusted to defend Biblical marriage and the
traditional family?
Trust
–
Which candidate can be trusted to be a good steward of the massive power of the
Presidency?
Philosophy
–
Which candidate adheres most closely to the conservative philosophy of a
smaller, less intrusive government as
outlined in the United States Constitution?
Freedom
– Which
candidate seems to hold the strongest respect toward individual freedoms as
outlined in the U. S. Constitution?
Leadership
–
Which candidate seems to possess the best leadership skills required to execute
his Constitutional duties and effectively administer the U. S. Government with
all of its offices and agencies? Also, which candidate can best command the
confidence of our allies and demand the respect of our enemies on the world
stage?
Economy
–
Which candidate is best able to restore fiscal soundness to the U. S. economy
and show the fiscal discipline to bring the debt and deficit under control
thereby restoring confidence of investors and entrepreneurs?
Remember, we are not electing a pastor or
spiritual leader. We are seeking to choose the better of two flawed men who
have been selected by two far from perfect political parties. Since none of us
are perfect, we should not expect to be led by a perfect man. However, the one
thing that DOES need to be perfect is your judgment! That will be the result of much prayer and
thoughtful consideration of where each candidate stands on issues such as those
I have mentioned.
Don't just vote for Republicans or Democrats or Independents. Vote for righteousness.
