I cast my vote this week.  How awesome is it to live where I get a voice in my government!  It’s a blessing a large part of the world doesn’t enjoy.  Maybe the guy I voted for won, maybe he didn’t.  The important thing for the Christian is to remember that our allegiance is to the kingdom of God.  As citizens of a heavenly kingdom we have responsibilities no matter who sits in the big chair in Frankfort (or Washington DC for that matter).  According to God these people are indeed our Governor, President, or possibly even our King, should a strange woman lying in a pond distributing swords deem them to be.

Regardless of whether we agree with or approve of their political position, personal lifestyle, or what color they wear on game day we owe them a few things.

• Subjection – Romans13:1“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”
• Taxes – Romans13:6“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”
• Honor and Respect – Romans13:7 “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”
• Prayers – I Timothy2:1-2“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”

It’s just as important that we treat each other, and everyone else, with respect regardless of how they cast their votes.  Pursue peace with all men or the Hebrew writer warns us our relationship with God is in danger.

Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”

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