The freedom to choose our representatives is
not an American invention – it is a God-given plan for godly
government. In Exodus 18:19-23, we see that Moses was advised by his
father-in-law, Jethro, to “represent the people before God.” Then in
verse 21, Jethro tells Moses to …choose able men from all the people
– God-fearing men of truth who hate unjust gain – and place them
over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens, to be their rulers.
Moses followed his father-in-law’s godly counsel, and as a result,
the Lord blessed him.
In a similar way, America’s system of representation is patterned
after this biblical example. In the hands of every citizen is placed
the privilege and responsibility to select wise, godly men and women
of integrity to represent them in the affairs of government. John
Jay, who was one of the authors of the Federalist Papers and first
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, said: “Providence has given to
our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well
as the privilege and interest, of a Christian nation to select and
prefer Christians for their rulers.”
And Noah Webster, the Founding Father of American Scholarship and
Education and author of the first American dictionary, wrote: “…Let
it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for
yourselves rulers, just men who rule in the fear of God. The
preservation of a republican government depends on the faithful
discharge of this duty; if the citizens neglect their duty and place
unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted;
laws will be made, not for the public good, so much as for selfish
or local purposes; corrupt or incompetent men will be appointed to
execute the laws; the public revenues will be squandered on unworthy
men; and the rights of the citizens will be violated or disregarded.
If a republican government fails to secure public prosperity and
happiness, it must be because the citizens neglect the divine
commands, and elect bad men to make and administer the laws.”
For most Americans, to abandon consistent participation in the
political process is to abandon a great privilege and
responsibility. However, when Christians do so it is far worse. If
godly men and women have no voice in the community, then by default
the political life of America will stay in the hands of the ungodly.
In the words of notable philosopher Edmund Burke, “the only thing
necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
So what do we need to do? First, we need to pray and ask God to
motivate us as well as all Christians in America to get out and vote
for godly men and women. We also need to ask Him to reveal the true
character of each candidate, exposing all the masks and the
misrepresentations of the ungodly presented by the media. At the
same time, we can ask God to allow every godly candidate to shine
forth as stars in the midst of the darkness, and that they will be
protected, promoted, and provided with His divine favor. Once you’ve
received direction, share the information you’ve learned with other
concerned Christians, including your family, friends and church
members.
Dave Meyer is a US Army veteran and held a career in engineering
prior to joining Joyce in full-time ministry. He is vice-president
and CFO of Joyce Meyer Ministries and has been married to Joyce for
over thirty-six years. With a deep conviction to pass on the
understanding of our rich Christian heritage to the next generation,
Dave passionately shares his knowledge of our unique blessing of
liberty and is actively involved in community, social, and political
action.
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If godly men and women have no
voice in the community, then by default the political life
of America will stay in the hands of the ungodly.
