The Election Post

Along with the message of Billy Graham, I would also like to point out the fact that no matter who wins the election, we are to support them. How you say? We are to support our elected officials, as Paul says in 1 Timothy 2:1, through, “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings…,” for who again? “For all people, for kings and all who are in high positions.” This is critical because even though our elected officials may not be Christian, civil government is a necessary good that helps with maintaining order and providing essential services. We are to pray for them, in hopes that their hearts will turn to God’s will, so that, “...we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” Many thought Jesus, as the messiah, had come to overthrow the Roman government and restore the nation of Israel to its past glory, but no, not in the...