1) Some feel that they should stand apart from all aspects of politics and some object to voting and involving themselves in political matters on the grounds that their effort will be nonproductive. (it don’t mek sense, things will get worst anyway)
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2) Others vote because they believe their ballot will contribute to fairness, freedoms, honesty and Justice. And in Guyana, some base their vote on the level of 'righteous' they perceive in a political party.
By voting, we assume some responsibility for the decisions that our elected candidate may make— whether good or bad. Thus, we must not vote without careful thought and attention to the issues. We should never vote blindly or out of a sense of party loyalty.
Christians in public office
Christians may not only vote in good conscience, they also may seek and hold public office. Sacred history reveals that some of God's most noble men participated in secular government. Joseph was one. - "God hath made me lord of all Egypt" (Gen. 45:9). Another servant of God who filled an important government office was Daniel. So well did he fill his post under the Babylonians that when the succeeding empire took over he was continued in office.- maybe he was a permanent secretary (Dan. 6:2).
When GECOM make the declaration and a president is sworn in, here is how the Bible guides us:
1. Romans 13:1 -Every person should obey the government in power. No government would exist if it hadn't been established by God.
2. God uses even ‘sinful’ governments to do his will. (Jeremiah 25:8-9)
3. We ought to pray for those who govern us. …that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
4. We should honor and submit to those who govern us and pay our taxes. “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (Mark 12:17)
___________________ Reference (Challies, T 2012) & BibleInfo.com
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