Inspired by a recent discussion, I would like to dedicate this post to the importance of voting.
God has richly blessed Americans with the ability to vote. Many Americans in our day and age take this privilege for granted. Numerous Christians in countries around the globe are persecuted under tyrannical governments that do not allow their citizens to have a voice in choosing their leaders. We in America are mercifully blessed that we are able to partake in electing our leaders without fearing for our lives and for those of our families. In recent elections, 2 out of every 5* self-professing Christians underappreciated this right and did not vote. About 1 in every 5* eligible Christians are not even registered to vote.
It is my contention that we should be good stewards of this privilege of voting and not squander the opportunity we have been given to use this great gift. Just because God is in control of all things does not mean we should be apathetic and not further His will.
As said in Matthew 5:13-14: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven." Casting a vote in the right direction is acting as a grain of salt, or a city on a hill, because it will affect the outcome. For..."All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing."~Edmund Burke
It is our responsibility as American citizens to give our aid to our nation during such a critical time as the presidential election.
"A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends on the character of its user."
~Theodore Roosevelt
*Statistics from Gotquestions.org
Love,
Ava Katherine<3
Love it Ava! I totally agree, we need to vote as Christians.
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