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How Should Christians Vote?

Christians are a large and influential voting block today. But as each governmental election approaches, an increasing polarity occurs within those claiming the Christian faith. This comes as a result of party-voting rather than voting according to Biblical mandates and authority. To refocus correctly, Dr. Tony Evans goes back to the basics and teaches on how God established government as a divine institution whose tasks include promoting the well-being of those within its realm and protection from evil. Scripture trumps all political alliances making the voting decision a critical opportunity for Christians to promote God's Word and His values through whom they elect. In the face of increasing emotions the Christians representing God's kingdom values should communicate His truths in a manner reflective of the King - in a gracious and strategic way. Dr. Evans also looks at the necessary qualities in a good candidate which include intellect, education, competency, skill and spiritual beliefs - whether certain issues are non-negotiables, and how a responsible citizen is to research a candidates' position in order to evaluate it against God's Word.

File Size: 227 KB

Print Length: 89 pages

Publisher: Moody Publishers (May 1, 2012)

Publication Date: May 1, 2012

Sold by:  Digital Services LLC

Language: English

ASIN: B007VO77EA

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You can't really tell how Dr. Evans would vote after reading his book. I quickly decided to read his book because as a conservative Christian, I have heard him speak several times and believe that he is a true man of God.I am Caucasian and as such, cannot relate to Dr. Evans on a race basis, but as one who holds very similar Biblical beliefs, I believe that I relate to him quite closely in using a Biblical approach to selecting candidates and issues based on where I believe God is leading me. This is the strongest point, I believe, of the book. We should use Biblical principles in all aspects of our lives including who and what we should vote for.I believe that all of the issues that he brings up in the book including abortion and discrimination should be addressed with Biblical principles in mind. My family and I try to base our life's decisions on our understanding of God's will for our lives and the lives of those around us. I don't believe that we Christians always do the right thing in God's eyes and often suffer for it.Dr. Evans makes a very good argument for the Biblical basis of a pro-life position. The very basis of liberty and the pursuit of happiness is life itself and if we allow the taking of an innocent pre-born life, the baby has no chance of any justice or liberty.Where I part ways somewhat with Dr. Evans is when he makes the case for prioritizing our goals toward justice. While he doesn't say it specifically, he implies that those who suffer injustice in the form of discrimination may choose to prioritize discrimination ahead of pro-life beliefs.I disagree with this concept.

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