Romans 13:1 “let every soul (you) be subject unto the higher powers.  For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”  God declared that there should be human government and human laws.  There could be no order, no security, or even progress without these two valuable decrees.

My point is this: YOUR VOTE CAN MAKE A TREMENDOUS DIFFERENCE.  God established three (3) institutions: the family, the church, and civil government.  WE, as Christians and Americans are responsible to uphold these divine institutions.   Christians have an obligation and right to vote and submit to the governing authorities.  An exception to this rule applies when the government and its leaders are in direct conflict with the Bible and God’s laws.  Dr. Adrian Rogers, Pastor and Author, stated the following,  “when the government condones what God condemns, we must obey God rather than man.”  

I.  Christians are obliged to be informed and to vote.
We, as Christians and Americans, must be studious when we vote.  It is your obligation to study and learn what the issues are.  How does the issues relate to your Christian faith, your family, and your nation?   You must vote with Christian convictions and moral stamina.  You must vote intelligently. There are often radical differences in party candidates.  Important issues to consider are life, family and freedom rights.  The following are just a few of the critical areas that are facing our nation at this time:

     1)  There is an ongoing battle to remove the Ten Commandment displays, nativity scenes, voluntary prayer and religious classes from public areas.
  
     2)  Our nation is being bombarded with “Gay rights, same-sex marriages, same sex adoption rights, and  the push to make homosexuality/lesbianism “normal.”

     3)  Ongoing arguments continue over Bio-medical facts, stem cell harvesting, cloning, and human embryos.

     4)  The war still rages over Abortion/Pro-life and  pro-choice since the Supreme Court ruling in  Roe vs Wade.

     5)  States battle over the issues of Gambling, lotteries and casinos for funding.

     6)  Physician assisted suicide is making strides in the United States.

 Moral Action is dedicated to keeping you informed.   This is our obligation.   You  have an obligation to be “value” informed and to cast your votes for candidates that are aligned with platforms that are in agreement with God’s Word.  Our nation depends on you.  Be vigilant in studying the candidates.  Learn where they stand on political and religious issues. 

Abraham Lincoln states “Elections belong to the people.  It is their decision.  If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, they will just have to sit on their blisters.”  You may find this quotation also on www.ivotevalues.org 

II.  Christians are obliged to do more than just vote.

Author Wayne Grudem offers some insights into the Declaration of Independence and it signees.  The signers knew the signing of the Declaration of Independence was more than a pen or paper issue.  The last line in the
Declaration states:

“And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the
protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our
fortunes, and our sacred honor.”

So what can you do?  Many things!    Here are a few suggestions:
     1)  Email candidates about the issues
     2)  Write letters to candidates regarding critical decisions
     3)  Support financially to just causes
     4)  Carry banners and  signs in support of Biblical causes
     5)  Serve in political offices on the local and state levels 
 
Moral Action encourages  you and your family to VALUE VOTE.   Dr. Richard Land, President of Faith and Family declares, “Don’t get stuck on a politicians label.  Look for candidates who promote decency, accountability, and responsibility framed within Biblical standards.” 
 
YES, YOUR VOTE CAN MAKE A TREMENDOUS DIFFERENCE. 
Don’t decry if you fail to research or to vote.
 
Recommended Readings:
 1.  Pastors and Pulpits and Politics - Western Center for Law and Policy
 2.  Heritage Guide to the Constitution - Edward Meese

In the familiar passages of II Chronicles 7, God states “But if ye….”  The Father’s promises are conditional, either we obey and love Him or we turn away from the truth.  The possibility of forfeiture is fully stated in II Chronicles 7:19-20.  The penalty is issued to Israel and also to America.  God stipulates promises and warnings to His nations, families and individuals.

Americans, and especially Christian Americans, need to regain a Godly conscience.  We need to cultivate again an awareness or perception of the events that are taking place in our great nation.  It is time that “judgment begins at the House of God:” I Peter 4:17.  God’s churches will lose her light and salt.  Her light will get dimmer with the possibility of totally being extinguished.

There are strong adjectives used to describe the depravity of our culture.  Some examples are appalling, shocking, seared consciousness and apathetic.  Our American society is deemed as being unscrupulous, beyond reason and not governed by a Godly clear conscience.

It is unconscionable and appalling at the number of professed Christians who cast their votes along party lines.   The term “value voting” needs to be established as a guideline for Christians when voting for candidates.  Take a long, hard look at the core values and the platforms of political candidates.

It is unconscionable that the Ten Commandments and other religious scriptures are being removed from public buildings and government/school offices.  One does not have to go far to hear lewd language, see sexual images and other ungodly promotions advertised, yet God’s word is being removed at a rapid pace.  We need to regain a conscience.

Appalling and unconscionable are befitting words to describe the deeds to have “under God” removed from the Pledge of Allegiance.  Our nation has been and will always be under the mighty hand of God.  Peter declares in I Peter 5:6…”humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.”  Perhaps, America is losing its prominence in the world due to the fact that we are too proud and arrogant and have not humbled ourselves “under God.”

It is unconscionable that our nation is reconsidering its relationship with the nation of Israel and its Prime Minister in recent months.  Joel warned us in Joel 3:2-3  “I will also gather all nations…and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel…”  There is a supernatural curse attached to Israel and its land.  Cursed is the nation that harms Israel.

How did these “unconscionable” attitudes develop?  The “anything goes” philosophy has seen growth in recent years.  Born-again Christians appear to have lost their back-bone.  Some churches have forgotten their responsibility to rebuke sin and transgression.  Teaching, preaching, and living God’s Word helps Christians to develop a strong, healthy, Godly conscience.

We need to regain our conscience.  One might ask?

Where are the Babylonians?
Where are the Greeks?
Where are the Romans?

Will they one day, ask…………..Where are the Americans?

Recommended Readings to enhance this article:

“Can America Survive?”    John Hagee
“Politics”  Wayne Grudem
“I Never Thought I’d See the Day ”  David Jeremiah
“The American Patriot Bible”  Richard G Lee