The Election

Since many people have offered their opinion and have said things very well then why should I add my opinion?  The election is over and the evangelical right is wondering what went wrong.  They are quick to point out that God is sovereign and He is still in control; that He sets up kings and removes them so why not accept the results?

I think God is telling us something that we should listen to very carefully.  Americans and Canadians put too much trust in the politics.  They feel that if they put the right person in power then things will be all right with the world.  I think that as evangelicals we must hear what God is saying to us.  I believe He is telling us that we cannot put our trust in our political leaders but we must repent of our sin and put our trust in Him alone. 

Some talk radio hosts were pointing out that if all evangelicals would have voted for the political right then Romney would have won.  What is wrong?

First, Christians are putting too much trust in their political leaders.

Second, Christians have an increasing secular world view and not a Biblical world view.

Third, Christians are too quick to take the wrong view of the mission of the church.  Yes, Christians are to work for the better of their world but the mandate of the church is to make disciples. 

Finally, Christians need to put their trust in God alone.

So does this mean that we should write off politics and social justice (whatever that means)?  No it does not but as we work for the betterment of our world we know who is sovereign and no politician or social program will save our world.