Funny. Cute. We grown-ups feel you. That being said, we need to be careful to not let our cynicism take away from the significance of what we are being called to do this coming Tuesday.
A friend of mine (Brian Howell) posted the following thoughtful post on his Facebook page that I wanted to share. I modified it just a tiny bit, and am reposting, as a reminder of what it means to be a Christian and vote. While I do think the economy is important, it ought not serve as the Christian's main pivot when it comes to voting. Here is a reminder, I think, of what is important.
We are blessed to live in a country where we have a say in who serves in our government. As Christians, we live in this world as sojourners (1 Pet. 2: 11-12) called to live as citizens of the countries in which we find ourselves (Rom. 13:1). Like the Israelites living in exile in Babylon, we must “seek the good of the city,” (Jer. 29:7) and do what we can to serve the poor, support good rulers, and promote justice wherever we live.
As we seek this good, we should consider how our votes support policies that promote the heart of the Gospel: doing justice, loving mercy, concern for poor, care for the orphan and the widow, making peace, and promoting life. There is lots of good debate about how best to translate these concerns into policy, so I will not suggest which candidates or parties do this best. I would just encourage everyone to prayerfully consider your vote this Tuesday.
