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Romans 13:1  NLT

Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.

 

I am a Christian and believe being a good citizen is important.  Because I am a Christian and an American I want to share what I believe with others.  It is important that we do what we believe is right and share with others.  Doing what is right is not always popular, but it is always right.

 

Romans 15:2  NLT

We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.

 

Today we have the honor to voting, and it is Election Day.  We have the right to speak our mind by voting.  This is a right as an American.  In our country we have the responsibility of voting.  In some places around the world Christians are persecuted and oppressed.  Some places don’t have the opportunity to vote.


We really are blessed, and that is one more reason we must do what is right.  I challenge you to go vote today and as a Christian take our responsibility seriously.

 

Proverbs 11:11  NLT

Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.

 

There are many reasons why I believe the Bible.  As the verse states I begin with the understanding that voting shows we submit ourselves to government.  All of us have an opinion, but many people are louder.  I believe that if we do not vote then we don’t have the right to complain.  Another reason we should vote is to honor all the people who have fought for our freedom.  


When we vote, we chose to be part of the process that reveals God’s choice in our nation, locally and beyond.  Christians should vote because what happens in our community really matters to us.  


We are accountable to God to live by faith.  By casting my vote, as I will today, says I care about our country and believe God is working through the process.

 

Exercise your right.  Share your faith.  Go vote today.

 

Note: most of this post was shared in November of 2014

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