{"id":279,"date":"2018-03-20T11:50:16","date_gmt":"2018-03-20T16:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roberts-lieb.com\/faithbites\/?p=279"},"modified":"2018-03-20T11:50:16","modified_gmt":"2018-03-20T16:50:16","slug":"march-20-choosing-our-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roberts-lieb.com\/faithbites\/2018\/03\/20\/march-20-choosing-our-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"March 20: Choosing Our leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"

#78of365 #FaithBites #FaithJourney<\/p>\n

Today’s lesson is on voting and election. In Illinois, it is primary election day. The chance to select your parties nominees and vote on any referenda that may be on the ballot. I voted first thing with my\u00a0daughter, who was happy to see my name on the ballot. Nothing major, just serving as a precinct committeeman. She loves\u00a0voting with me. When many of us think of voting, we think of failed leadership and nonstop negative ads. We are sick of scandal. We are sick of big money controlling things. We are sick of the ‘little guys’ not having a voice. I get it. I get angry and frustrated with politics\u00a0as usual. We are in a very divisive time when everything is so tribal. You like my\u00a0candidate or you are satan spawn. I try to be involved in elections when it makes sense. This got me thinking about what does the Bible teach us about elections and voting?<\/p>\n

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“Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men, and I will appoint them as your heads.” – Deuteronomy 1:13<\/a> (ESV)<\/p>\n

“He changes times and seasons;<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>he deposes\u00a0kings and raises up others.<\/span><\/span>
\nHe gives wisdom\u00a0to the wise<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and knowledge to the discerning.” – Daniel 2:21<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,\u00a0intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people\u2014 for kings and all those in authority,\u00a0that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness\u00a0and holiness.” – 1 Timothy 2:1-2<\/a><\/p>\n

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There are many verses about voting and supporting our leaders. There are several that say God is our Lord and King. When we think about voting, let’s think of two things. First, we need to be wise. We need to choose our heads (leaders) wisely and God will appoint them. Then we need to realize that throughout all, God is the King. He appoints people who are wise. If they are not, he will dispose of them. He gives us the knowledge\u00a0to make those choices. Then, we need to pray for our leaders. We may not agree with them on all their policies, but we pray for kindness, gentleness, and fairness. We debate the policies and not the person. We do not judge as that is not our role. We help them be better stewards of God’s resources. Here’s the thing, if we abdicate our\u00a0responsibilities\u00a0to vote, who will choose wise, understanding, and experienced people?<\/p>\n

Are you willing to be involved in the political process? Are you willing to help support our leaders who are stewards of God’s resources? Are you willing to pray and petition for intercession for our authorities?<\/p>\n

I am willing (with the help of God)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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