The Presidential Election and Morality

As the month of October comes to close and November looms in front of me, my mind is immediately draw to the presidential election that will be taking place on November 4, 2008. With this in mind I have called for a Sacred Assembly at our church for Monday, November 3, 2008 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This will be a time of worship and prayer for our nation as we seek God's will for our country's highest office.

As we go to the voting booth this year, we should do so prayerfully because so much is at stake. The next president will appoint members of the Supreme Court, direct this country's military, and set the tone for our country's level of morality.

When asked about the election, I simply tell people to vote their morality. As Christians we have a moral accountability to maintain and that moral accountability can be seen through the lens of scripture. The infallible, inherent Word of God should be the our basis for living and a guide in all matters of life for all Christians. It is not my intention to try to get people to vote for one candidate or the other but it is my desire to challenge them to know where the candidates stand on the issues of morality such as the sanctity of life. Where do the candidates stand on the abortion issue? How have they voted on partial birth abortion legislation? Where do they stand on the role of a Sovereign God in their decisions? Are they people who pray and will they seek God for decisions pertaining to all of us?

Historically the far left (liberals) have held the positions of pro-choice, separation of church and state, supporting the rights of same sex marriage, supporting the gay rights agenda, etc. On the other side of the spectrum, the far right (conservatives) has been pro-life, many openly confess their Christian faith and it's role in their everyday decisions, the far right has historically condemned same sex marriages and support the ideal of marriage as being between one man and one woman. Where does your candidate of choice stand on these issues? How have they voted in legislation pertaining to these issues?

As we go to the polls it is important to be aware of where a candidate stands on these issues and vote our beliefs through the lens of scripture. Many people will vote their pocketbook during this election but I want to challenge you to look at the issues of morality through the lens of scripture and after you have placed your vote, you will be able to walk away knowing that you have done your part. After that we will leave the results in the hands of a Sovereign God who will still be in control long after the political platforms are taken down.