Election Integrity: Upholding Christian Values In A Divisive Election

• Someone said recently:

If trump wins the election, I will leave the United States

If Kamala wins the election, I will leave the United States

This is not a political post, I just want to travel

• After the Russian election Putin meets with his staff

Staff: “Sir Comrade Vlad, we have got good news and bad news for you.”

Putin: “I’m not scared of bad news, I’ve wrestled bears, tigers and a small rhino with my bare Russian hands. Hit me!”

Staff: “Your opponent got 51% of the votes.”

Putin: “That is terrible news! What on earth can be the good news?!”

Staff: “You got 52%..”

• Voting results have just been certified at my house

My wife will remain in charge for another four years

• Voting this year feels like I’m at a grocery store

And I have to pick between an orange and a vegetable

Ok, enough of that!

Let’s get to the subject at hand

A Christian should maintain their ethical standards,

no matter who wins an election

As we approach another election season,

we find ourselves in a country that is increasingly divided.

The political landscape can often feel like a battleground,

where integrity is tested, and our ethical Christian standards are challenged.

I want to focus today, just two day’s from our election,

how we, as Christians, can maintain our integrity in this divisive election.

My premise is simple:

Christian integrity must be upheld regardless of the election outcome.

Let us turn to the Word of God for guidance as we navigate these turbulent times.

As a Christian:

I. Prayer is our Posture

1 Timothy 2:1-4 (KJV) I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

QUOTE: Stress is what happens when we try to impose our will on life. -- Karl Schmidt

I’ve never seen a more stressful election than this one.

It really does. Remind me of the scripture about Jesus coming back, equating it to birth pains.

How as in child labor, the mother experiences, stronger and stronger birth pains more frequently before the actual birth.

This is why we need prayer now more than ever.

Particularly now before the election

A. Importance of Intercession

1. Praying for leaders and authorities… our text say’s prayers be made, “for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority”

1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV) I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

As citizens of heaven and our country,

we are called to hold our leaders accountable through prayer and action.

Accountability begins with us!

we must ensure that our voices are heard and that we advocate for righteousness.

We are not merely passive observers but active participants in the democratic process.

2. Pray that our leaders seek God’s guidance in decision-making

Proverbs 28:15 (KJV) As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

B. Humility in Approach

1. Acknowledging our dependence on God

Without God, we are nothing! We have nothing, we understand nothing, we are completely naked and in the dark. Everything we do as a Christian relies on the knowledge and Providence of God in our lives.

2. Fostering a spirit of unity among believers

2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV) If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Again, prayer is a powerful weapon that we have in our arsenal to win the battles not only personally, but also with the people with whom we dwell. God makes us better citizens by far.

As a Christian:

II. We Demonstrate Principled Participation

EISENHOWER ON LEADERSHIP

“In order to be a leader a man must have followers.

And to have followers, a man must have their confidence.

Hence the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity.

Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, on a football field, in an army, or in an office.

If a man’s associates find him guilty of phoniness, if they find that he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail.