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After reading articles and having conversations with Christians that are overwrought about the potential dangers or opportunities of the upcoming election I am becoming weary. Time and time again I hear how terrible it will be if a certain candidates are elected or not elected, ballot measures are defeated or not defeated and issues are brought to the forefront or not brought to the forefront. Can a believer in Christ really be in total reliance upon Him and at the same time have such anxiety over the political process?

After leafing through a piece of material that was particularly melodramatic a few evenings ago, I began to develop an outline in my mind. I wondered why so much time and effort had been spent in printing brochures, developing massive public relations campaigns and organizing people of faith to advance a political agenda, when I was seeing little of the same passion in reaching the lost for Christ. Here are a few of my hastily written thoughts on the subject:

Never, never rely upon politics. Always, always preach the gospel.

• God’s word never returns void. Political talking points always return void.
• The gospel appeals to men’s souls, which are ever-present. Political ideas appeal to logic, which is rarely present.
• Witnesses deal with individuals. Politicians address the masses.
• Salvation is absolute and complete. Legislation is compromised consensus.
• The Bible stands the test of time. Men’s ideas fade and change.
• Ministries rely on the power of God. Political movements rely on the momentum and initiative of men.
• Truth cuts to the heart. Political speech lingers on the surface.

There is no hope for our nation or our neighbors in political leadership or legislation. We must never place our trust in the movements of our day! Christ is the hope of mankind and no person, no society, no creature will be changed for good without Him. As we have been left in trust with the gospel, let us labor most fervently to proclaim it. Our political zeal should be miniscule in comparison to our zeal for the ministry of the word. May God help us all to fulfill our part of His great commission.