While there is no verse in the Bible that reads, 'thou shalt vote,' God's word challenges followers of Christ to seize every opportunity to bring the influence of Biblical principles into their community for the good of others and for the sake of the Kingdom. If we are obedient to this call, we will vote in every election.
Jesus told us in Matthew 22 the second greatest commandment is to “love your neighbor as yourself.”
Using our voice and our vote as Christians to influence the political landscape of our country is one way we can show love to our neighbor (Galatians 6:10).
Paul writes in Romans 13 that Christians should respect and be subject to their governing authorities because “there is no authority except that which God has established.” The Bible explicitly expresses an obligation to our government that is derived from God’s authority.
As Americans, we are allowed the unique opportunity to influence our laws. If Christians begin to remove ourselves from politics, this opens the door for moral decay and culture shift, inevitably changing the direction of a government that honors God.
James 2:26 says, “As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” As we act on our faith, living out biblical principles in every area of our lives, we become a source for good in our communities and our nation.
The purpose of voting is not to advance one political party’s ideology; the objective is to use our vote to advance biblical truth for the good of our communities (Jeremiah 29:7).
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Below is a list of resources in English and Spanish that we've gathered for you.
The Rock Church and World Outreach Center may not agree with every statement in these resources. Use them for your own personal research. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you discern which positions are biblical before you vote.
Political Platform Comparison
Voter's Guide
Important Issues in 2022
Sample Ballot
