Lecture Notes: How to Vote Like Jesus

Introduction

• Speaker's Objective: To address the intersection of faith and politics.
• Common Belief: Avoid politics in church is unbiblical.
• Biblical Figures' Example: Moses, Esther, John the Baptist addressed political issues.
• Logic Argument: If godly voices go silent, only godless voices remain.

Politics and Theology

• Church and Politics: The church isn't becoming more political; politics are becoming more theological.
• Government's Role: Beyond logistical issues, into moral and spiritual areas.
• Speaker's Position: Not endorsing candidates, but discussing issues.
• Convictions: Should guide votes, but heart should focus on the kingdom of God.

Would Jesus Vote?

• Biblical Institutions: Family, Church, State.
• Romans 13: Government is established by God.
• Civic Understanding: America is a constitutional republic, leaders represent the people.
• Satan's Capture: Whatever God creates, Satan tries to capture.
  • Family: If husbands don't lead, Satan will.
  • Church: If pastors don't lead, Satan will.
  • State: If godly people don't vote, godless people will.

Misunderstandings About Voting

• Voting is Not a Valentine: Don't vote based on superficial likes.
• Ballot Box is Not a Mailbox: Don't waste your vote to "send a message."
• Selection is Not a Sacrament: Imperfect candidates can still be chosen.

Types of Leaders (Old Testament)

• Josiah Leaders: Righteous and promote righteousness.
• Ahab and Jezebel Leaders: Wicked and promote wickedness.
• Jehu Leaders: Flawed but used for good.
• Voting Decision: Often between flawed (Jehu) and wicked (Ahab and Jezebel).

What is Voting?

• Power to Choose: It's about choosing the best available path forward.
• Biblical Perspective: Preserve society by supporting policies that slow moral decay.

Important Policies for Christians

1. Border Security: Balance love for immigrants with upholding laws.
2. Religious Liberty: Protect the ability to practice faith freely.
3. Biological Sex: Uphold biblical gender roles and values.
4. Family: Protect traditional family structures and roles.
5. Life: Protect unborn life and oppose abortion policies.

Conclusion

• 30 Million Christians Didn't Vote: Impact of Christian participation in elections.
• Primary Identity: First a citizen of heaven, secondarily of a nation.
• Eternal Perspective: Politics can't fix spiritual problems, only Jesus can.
• Final Prayer: For reformation and revival in the nation.