Voting the Kingdom
In this election season it’s good for us to take a good hard look at what we believe is right and what we believe is wrong. We may not be ready to vote unless we have clearly unconvered what we value ourselves. For the Christian, we need to undertstand the difference between right and wrong from Jesus. Jesus’ values need to replace the values that we have in our hearts. Just what are the ethics of Jesus? What values were close to his heart? In order to know his heart we need to understand his ethics. Here are three easy to remember rules and questions that we can use in order to carry out the values and ethics of Jesus. Rule 1: Love the Lord Your God with all your heart, mind, and strength. (Matt 22:37) Love is a commitment based on a covenant relationship. It means that His desires are more important than yours. It means giving Him your adoration, worship, and life. The question to ask ourselves when making decisions is t...