Ten Reasons Christians Should Vote

I received this in an e-mail and thought it was appropriate to share with an election next week.

	Voting publicly recognizes that we submit to the authority of the political system in our nation as established by God. Romans 13:1-7
	Voting recognizes the equality of all people and their right to speak and be heard. Deuteronomy 10:17-19
	Voting is one way that we can obey God's command to seek the good of those around us and our nation as a whole. Jeremiah 29:7
	Voting shows that we care deeply about who our leaders are as we are urged to offer prayer and intercession on their behalf. 1 Timothy 2:1,2
	Voting is a simple yet significant way we can do something about politics in our nation. 'All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing', Edmund Burke. Psalms 34:14
	Voting makes a difference the way a grain of salt makes a difference, and that is how we are to influence our society for good. Matthew 5:13
	Voting is a privilege not to be taken for granted. Those of us who reap the benefits of living in a democracy should play a part in upholding democracy.
	Not voting is a form of voting, as it will influence the outcome. We need to take responsibility for our actions, as well as our lack of actions. Luke 10:25-37
	Voting is part of our stewardship to use all the resources we have been given in ways that honor God; to waste a vote is to squander a gift.
	Voting is Biblical. The Bible contains numerous references to "casting lots." (ex. Proverbs 16:33) Acts 14:23 shows that the early Christians elected elders by voting.

Source: Adapted from "Factfile: Top Ten Reasons to Vote" by Kandiah Krish in "Just Politics."

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