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August 30, 2012

"HWJV"

Scripture Reading:
Romans 8:31  (HCSB)   What then are we to say about these things?  If God is for us, who is against us?

Devotional Reading:

People often ask me who they should vote for. As a veteran and a citizen, you can sure bet I have my opinions.  I have been labeled as many other veterans by our current administration as home-grown terrorists and/or right wing extremists.  (since we are veterans, love America, have conservative views and believe in Jesus Christ).  I would love to be able to shout my choices from the pulpit! Yet, early in my ministry, I decided it was best I not push or endorse candidates, because sharing the Good News of Christ to both Republicans and Democrats, and all ideological views, is far more important than that.  But, I do want to give you some thoughts as to how you can select candidates whose opinions and decisions will reflect your Christian beliefs.

Consider rather than voting a party to vote your Bible.  Ask yourself, HWJV or How Would Jesus Vote?
1. Pray that you will select leaders who will be in tune with God. A leader who doesn't walk with God can lead the people out of the will of God - a disaster to people 
    of faith!

2. Are they competent and qualified? It's great if my doctor, my pilot, my government leader are Christians, but I want them to be competent and qualified.

3. Where do they stand on moral issues of the day that the Bible addresses? We don't have a theocracy, but a democracy, so their stance on key moral issues is the key.
     I love Abe Lincoln's word in picking the right candidate. He said, "My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side."

4. Are they trustworthy? Do their actions back up their words? Do they have integrity?

5. Do they focus on what's best for the people they represent, versus what is best for their political future?

6. Most of all, pray for God's wisdom on how to vote; and be a good Christian and a good citizen by voting - always!

Remember at the end of the night, no matter which candidates win the elections, they did not win in a vacuum.  The Lord Jesus Christ appointed and ordained these individuals as He chose, perhaps to bless but like the last 4 years to give us what we deserve...did deliver us to judgment!  He is still Lord and He is still on the throne and one day, He's coming...O glorious day!

Keep the Son in your eyes,

Pastor Ben J Lahay

Galatians 2:20