There is a fog of commentary about who Christians should vote for — or not — during elections. Churches also wrestle with how to guide their congregations. To clear up the fog, below are five character qualities to look for in any candidate; whether they’re running for city council, or as President of the United States.
But first:
Who Would You Chose?
Based solely on the three Presidential Campaign slogans below, who would you vote for?
a) I’m With Her
b) Make America Great Again
c) God, Family, Republic
Option “a” conveys loyalty to the politician herself, and gives no indication of future action or her stance on any issue. Option “b” is action-oriented, yet vague; implying a change will be made without indicating what made America great to begin with. Option “c” is principle-based. We know what this person stands for, and can only hope that he ...