5
Reasons Why
Christians Should
Care About
Government And
Voting
Christians Should
Care About
Government And
Voting
1. GOVERNMENT WAS INSTITUTED BY GOD
Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 show us that government was instituted by God, created with a purpose and responsibility: to punish evil and reward those who do good. Government is God’s social institution of justice, a value so important to God, His Son was killed on the Cross to satisfy its requirements.
2. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARE MINISTERS OF GOD
Romans 13 calls government officials “ministers” of God, meaning they are, in effect, servants of the Lord. Just as pastors are ministers of the Church, elected officials are ministers of God in government, and they have a job to do for Him. This should change the way we view our elected officials. This is why the Bible calls us to pray, submit, and honor those in authority (1 Timothy 2, Romans 13, 1 Peter 2).
3. GOVERNMENT CANNOT PROPERLY DO ITS JOB WITHOUT THE CHURCH
Government carries the incredible burdens of our communities. Whether foster care, health care, mental health, poverty, addictions, or matters of justice – government was not designed to face these needs on its own. Government needs moral guidance to implement true justice, and it requires partnership with the Church to meet the deeper, physical and spiritual needs of our communities.
4. LAW MATTERS
The law has never been able to save, and as Christians we are free from the penalty of sin. But the moral law comes from the character and nature of God, standing as a teacher and shaper of culture. God's law is not simply about right and wrong. It is about life and death. Law must protect people from the way of death and guide to the way of life.
5. YOU GET TO CHOOSE
As Americans, we get to choose our ministers of government. As Christians we know what God expects of government. He also expects us to be good stewards of this opportunity and select righteous, qualified individuals to serve as ministers in government. Our right to vote is a gift God has given us to use to honor Him (Matthew 25:14-30).
VOTING IN IOWA
VOTE BY MAIL
To vote at home via mail you can request an absentee ballot using (link) and mailing it to your County Auditor. Your absentee ballot request must be received by the County Auditor no later than October 24 at 5 pm. County Auditors begin mailing ballots on October 5.
VOTE ABSENTEE IN PERSON
Vote in-person in your County Auditor’s office beginning October 5-November 2. Remember to bring your ID.
VOTE ON ELECTION DAY
Vote in your polling place on November 3. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM-9:00 PM. Visit voterready.iowa.gov to fund your polling place. Remember to bring your ID.
RESOURCES FOR CHURCHES:
We have a tool kit specially designed for churches to use that helps equip Christians to see government through the eyes of the Bible, rather than politics. The kit includes bulletin inserts, sample emails, app push notifications, 30 Days of Prayer, and other tools. We believe you will find these resources not only helpful, but also refreshing.
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