The Responsibility of Democracy

By now we have become weary of the words of political rhetoric and skeptical of the endless promises of the presidential campaign. It seems that every candidate tries to outdo the others as they promise more and more benefits and less and less personal responsibility. The political pundits check the pulse of the crowd and the issues that matter to their particular region. The speeches are then modified to mollify the crowd and draw the most positive response in order to carry the moment and sway the population in their favor. In the final days before the election, the heat is on and each watches for a moment of weakness, a misstatement or mistake that may give them the advantage over the other.

Though we can become disillusioned with the whole political process, it is still our civic responsibility and our privilege as a citizen to vote for the officeholders of our government. If the righteous see no purpose in the process, the adversary will prevail and moral responsibility will be cast aside for the promotion of self-indulgence, the promulgation of an ungodly agenda, and the propagation of moral depravity. The Psalmist may ask us the question, “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3). So, as long as the righteous foundation of our nation stands, it is our responsibility to repair the breaches, maintain the traditions of our forefathers, and defend our Christian heritage in America.

Prayerfully, continue to seek God’s direction for our country and the outcome of the general election. May God give us men and women of wisdom in office that will stand with wholesome convictions, promote tolerance for Christian values, and support godly righteousness in America.

Together, let us purpose to pray for the November 4th general election.