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One Gospel Minute

Nov 7, 2024

Election Attitude

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The Word of God, through the teachings of the prophet Daniel and the Apostle Paul, guides our approach to leadership and authority. It emphasizes obedience to elected leaders as ministers appointed by God. True Christianity advocates for peace, prayer, and a commitment to living honestly and harmoniously—without violence.

 

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  • Scriptures: Daniel 4:25; Romans 13; I Peter 2:17; I Timothy 2

Transcript

David Hill: Got a minute for the Gospel? Does the Word of God speak to our day? Well, we’ve just finished the election season, and decisions have been made. The ancient prophet Daniel said, ‘God rules in the kingdoms of men and gives to whom he chooses.’ That’s who God chooses (Daniel 4:25). The Apostle Paul said everyone should be subject to the higher powers, for there is no power but of God. Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil, and he even calls duly selected leaders ‘ministering servants of God’ (Romans 13). So what should my attitude be? Obedience. Christians don’t threaten lives, burn, or break things to get their way. When I see such actions, I know immediately —that’s not Christianity. The Gospel says to honor our leaders (1 Peter 2:17) and pray for them, with the benefit being that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty (I Timothy 2). That’s Christianity. That’s the Gospel. Thank you for listening to One Gospel Minute. Stay in touch with our podcast on our website, and on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Tennessee Bible College, providing Christian education since 1975 in Cookeville, Tennessee, offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Study at your level. Aim higher. Get in touch with us today. Don’t you want to go to heaven when you die?