Those with faith in God have been wrestling with the politics of living together in a fallen world since, well, the world fell into sin. Throughout human history God-fearing individuals and communities sought to know Godâ??s will for their nation, their empire, their city, their family. At times, Jesus followers and Godâ??s chosen leaders made wonderful decisions that led to breakthroughs in liberty, freedom, and justice. Other times, not so much. Still other times, they sinned gravely and were on the wrong side of justice, freedom, and liberation.
When we head to the voting booth on November 8 or send in our ballot by mail, we will enter into this long tradition of deciding.
Before you do, know this: voting will not save us. Only Jesus will.
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