Principles over Politics

Rom 13:1-87, 2Tim 2:1-3, Ps 47:8, Is 33:22, Prov 14:34

A. Principles over Politics (Vote Values) – Rom 13:1-8

1. – Being in how we relate to , regardless of our own , , or
2. We must approach in life including our perspective through a  
3. When the the and the it automatically becomes .”

B. “The State of the Mess” – How do we as Christians respond to our national & political mess –

1. The of Government – Is 33:22, Prov 21:1
   • – Branch
   • – Branch
   • – Branch

2. Every ruler is by God, but every ruler is by God – Rom 13:1-7
3. The God that us gives us
4. Primary of the …. – Rom 13:1-7
   • law-breaking
   • law-keeping
   • lawbreakers

C. God’s expectations of – Rom 13:1-7

1. Christians are to be ,  citizens
2. Christians their – Mt 22:21
3. Christians for the highest of all people – Prov 3:27
4. Christians for & their leaders – 2Tim 2:1-3
5. Christians by & Christ as the example of with a calling to and it – Mt 5:13-16
6. This is why we and – Prov 29:2
   • What voting
     • , , or

7. What to do when none appear righteous?
   • – when values are , are easier – Prov 22:5
   • vs
   • Have a – (Sanctity of life, marriage & family, justice, economic accountability, biblical morality, gender truth, constitutional protection, rule of law, )
   • – When there are no shared values, which candidate shares your concerns
   • – the Holy Spirit’s with your vote
   • for r in our and their
   • against every of the – Ephesians 6:10-12
   • for , , and a heart for our nation – 2Chr 7:13-14

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