— “Citizens of heaven must stand with truth, not with ideology.”
📖 Summary
Christians live in earthly nations but belong to a heavenly one.
Their political choices must reflect biblical values, not emotions or party loyalty.
Supporting an unbiblical candidate because “the other side is worse”
is moral pragmatism, not biblical discernment.
God calls His people to pursue righteousness, not to calculate outcomes.
1️⃣ Introduction | “Who should a Christian vote for?”
Believers often say,
“This side is more conservative.”
“That side seems less moral.”
But our allegiance is not to left or right —
it is to Christ, the King of Kings (Phil 3:20).
We are called to vote not as partisans but as ambassadors of God’s righteousness.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Loyalty Belongs to God, Not to a Party
📘 John 18:36 (ESV) — “My kingdom is not of this world.”
📘 Psalm 146:3 (ESV) — “Put not your trust in princes.”
📘 Proverbs 29:2 (ESV) — “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice.”
📘 Micah 6:8 (ESV) — “Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God.”
→ Political engagement is valid,
but ultimate allegiance belongs only to God.
3️⃣ Theological Insights | Believers Are Ambassadors, Not Partisans
📜 John MacArthur — Why Government Can’t Save You
“Government restrains evil but cannot redeem.
Only the gospel can change hearts and societies.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — Politics and the Sovereignty of God
“To identify a political agenda with God’s will
is to subject divine sovereignty to human politics.”
📜 John Piper — Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God
“Christians must think politically but judge biblically.
The Word of God, not party loyalty, defines righteousness.”
📜 Abraham Kuyper — Lectures on Calvinism
“Christ is Lord over every sphere,
yet each sphere has its limits under His sovereignty.”
📜 Westminster Confession of Faith 23.2
“Civil authority exists by God’s ordination
to maintain order and justice — not to dominate the church.”
4️⃣ Misconceptions vs Biblical Clarity
| Misconception | Problem | Biblical Correction |
|---|---|---|
| “Pick the lesser evil.” | Pragmatism | God calls for righteousness, not convenience. |
| “Support the ‘Christian-sounding’ candidate.” | External judgment | Faithfulness is about policy, not piety claims. |
| “Politics is part of faith.” | Category confusion | Christians may engage politically, but never compromise the gospel. |
| “Neutrality is cowardice.” | False dichotomy | Faithfulness to God transcends political labels. |
5️⃣ Application | Four Biblical Criteria for Political Discernment
1️⃣ Value of Life — Oppose abortion, euthanasia, and all disregard for human dignity.
2️⃣ Sanctity of Family — Defend marriage as God designed it.
3️⃣ Integrity and Justice — Reject corruption and deceit.
4️⃣ Humility and Restraint — Let conviction speak with grace.
6️⃣ Conclusion |
Voting is not merely a civic act — it is a spiritual stewardship.
“Governments will rise and fall,
but the Word of God endures forever.” — Revito
Christians must not vote for convenience,
but for conscience shaped by Scripture.
Faith. Truth. Renewal. — Revito
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