The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.” ~ Plato
“Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s” (Matt. 22:21 NASB). ~ JesusContinue Reading
What Is Your Christian Responsibility for This Election?
The upcoming election weighs heavy on many of our hearts. The gathering of Christians to pray for our country and the election heartens me. But I believe we must also vote responsibly. We must weigh the policies the candidates represent in light of biblical wisdom before we cast our vote. As believers, we represent Christ in all we do—including how we vote.
How would Jesus vote? Jesus lived according to God’s Word in every aspect of His life. The human heart has not changed and neither have God’s timeless truths. Our founding fathers recognized that God’s values, as revealed in the Ten Commandments and the whole of Scriptures, are the foundation of a healthy society.
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people” (Pro. 14:34 NIV).
In looking at David’s terrible fall with Bathsheba. I’m reminded that even good men can fail miserably. That is why our founding fathers established a system of checks and balances to limit the power of each branch of government. Courts protect citizens by making sure our laws don’t violate our constitution. When judges redefine terms to manipulate laws according to their personal biases, we lose the protection our system established.Continue Reading
How to Take the Ax Out of Taxes
Tax season incites grumbling, from weary accountants and taxpayers alike, especially when we don’t agree with how our taxes are used or we feel the amount is exorbitant. Philippians 2:14 says, “Do all things without grumbling.” All things—including paying taxes?
As a Christian that means I shouldn’t gripe about taxes. But that hasn’t stopped my complaints when we had to pay more than expected. Maybe, like me, you could benefit from a fresh look at taxes.Continue Reading
How I Found Peace on How to Vote 2016
I don’t remember an election where I questioned whether or not to vote. This year I’ve wondered. If you are a Christian who has thought about not voting or throwing your vote to someone besides the two central candidates, I understand. But let me tell you why I’ll be voting this November.
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In the song, “Thank You For Giving to the Lord,” Ray Boltz imagines our arrival into heaven where people we impacted on earth line up to thank us for the unnoticed things we’d done here that impacted them for eternity. [1]Continue Reading