As elections approach, many Christians feel the pressure to “do their civic duty” and head to the polls. Church leaders encourage political involvement. Social media influencers equate patriotism with discipleship. But what if voting—meant to reflect our values—is quietly compromising our faith?
I want to make the case that faithful Christian voting sometimes means not voting at all, especially when all the choices are opposed to God’s Word.
Christian Voting Is a Moral Act—Not Just a Civic One
In today’s political climate, it’s easy to treat voting like a checklist item: Show up, pick the lesser evil, and move on. But Christians are not called to pragmatism—we’re called to righteousness.
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.” — Colossians 3:17
That includes elections. That includes voting.
A vote is more than a political action. It’s a moral endorsement. When we cast a ballot, we say, “I stand behind this person or this policy.” Can we honestly say that when a candidate supports abortion, lies regularly, or passes laws that directly contradict Scripture?
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