Posted on November 2, 2014

by Pastor Calvin Lindstrom, Pastor John Kirkwood, Pastor James Pittman

URL of Original Posting Site: http://clashdaily.com/2014/11/lesser-two-evils-statement-christian-voting/

Statement on Christian Voting from the Christian Emergency League

The decision to vote for a candidate is a weighty duty. Exodus 18:20, though not directly speaking about voting for candidates, specifies that those invested with political authority should be men who fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness. The Apostle Paul in Romans 13 describes those who serve in government as ministers of God. Those who serve must know that they will one day give account to Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. All those who vote also must recognize that they are equally responsible to King Jesus. Voters must not compromise principles they hold outside of the voting booth on Election Day.

Often conservative voters are conflicted when a race leaves only the lesser of two evils. The Christian Emergency League encourages a different mindset than just voting for the lesser of two or three or more evils. Rather than just asking which candidate is the lesser of two evils, should you not rather ask, does a candidate truly deserve your vote?

Sometimes Christians are accused of being single-issue voters. What fools we are if we think the pro-life position is a line that cannot be crossed. But what fools we are if we think supporting candidates who will not speak for the voiceless, will be your voice in Springfield or Washington. Can we expect God to bless a vote for someone who will not seek to protect innocent life?

It must be freely admitted voting based on principles may lead to additional years of incompetent and corrupt rule under someone like Gov. Quinn in the state of Illinois.

The Christian Emergency League is well aware that social conservative Christians may be singled out for blame. This we submit is a small burden in defense of principle and truth. We further submit that the damage to truly conservative and Christian principles caused by a compromised politician like Mr. Rauner is greater than what Gov. Quinn can bring. Let us hope and pray that Rauner becomes a byword in Illinois politics save his repentance.

In Service to King Jesus and His Truth

Pastor Calvin Lindstrom Pastor John Kirkwood Pastor James Pittman

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It is abundantly clear from Jesus teaching that He desires for His followers to be “Salt and Light” in this corrupt world. “Salt is a preservative that slows the putrefaction process. “Light” exposes the truth hiding in the darkness, because as Jesus taught in John 3:19-21, that men love darkness instead of light because they know that their deeds are evil.

One of the greatest ways a Christian can be “Salt and Light” is to vote. Staying home, doing nothing, plays into the hands of the Prince of Darkness’ rule. One reason our country is in such a mess is that 40%, or more, of Evangelical Christians stay home on voting day. That is abundant sin. That stands diametrically opposed to God because He created this country to be a source of spreading the Gospel worldwide. He gave us this nation, founded by His appointed men, to create a nation of freedoms that is based on His Word, God’s administration in Heaven, and His purpose for our religious freedom opposing any and all forms of oppression.

As a Christian, I am often ashamed the Church in America. While our brothers and sisters in Christ are suffering unspeakable suffering in persecution around the world, we have become so apathetic and listless. I hear supposed Christians say that they don’t want to make people turned off from the Gospel by expressing a political opinion, or standing for righteousness and holiness. That is a lie right out of the pit of hell. The human fallen spirit hates the light because it exposes everything they hold to be dear. They know their wrong. They know their sinners. With Adam’s fall, came the knowledge of good and evil, right and wrong, as Paul said to the Romans in chapter one, all men are without excuse before God because all men are born with that knowledge. That is the reason that the persecution of the Church worldwide, is growing in intensity here in America. We will see more persecution than ever before in history. Jesus said that they will kill us thinking they are doing God a service. However, a vast majority of American Christians have no idea that the persecution they are trying to avoid, will eventually trigger the falling away of believers Jesus foretold would happen, just before the end of days, and His return.

Hopefully you can feel my heart as I write this. I am torn up inside knowing what is about to happen. The question remains, what are YOU going to do?

Jerry Broussard of WhatDidYouSay.org