Does God side with a political party?

Politics is a very viotale topic in our country. Don't believe me? Turn on your tv a week before an election. As we move forward from a huge midterm election for Republicans, I get asked this question alot, does God side with a political party? This is a really simple question and is a really a simple one to answer. No, God doesn't affiliate with any political party. I have yet to see a political add end with Jesus saying "I'm Jesus Christ, and I approve this message". Yet, I feel the quick witted response signiyfing God is not a Republican or Democrat is not enough to truly answer the question. I feel we have not yet found a good answer because we are not asking the right question. I, like so many others, have the undying curioisity to find out which political party God would choose to vote for. But why are we asking this question? God already told us whats right and wrong, whats good public policy and whats bad. The Bible makes it very clear, politically, where God stands. Knowing this, the question we should be truly asking is, does a political party side with God?

Absolutely.

Let us take a look at the issues so I can substantiate my claim. The issues I will be looking at today aren't political issues, they are Biblical issues that have been pushed into the forefront of political debate. I would like to preface this in depth look at the issues by identfying Biblicaly what the role of government is. God is very clear on what he designed the institution of governemnt to do. 1st Peter 2:13-15 tells us that we are to submit to governing authorites who punish those who do wrong and commend those who do right. Knowing this, which political party fulfills that role? Let's find out.

1. Abortion. God says an unborn child is as important as a grown human being (Exodus 21:22-23). God says he knew you before he, himself, made you in your mother's womb. (Jeremiah 1:5 and Psalm 139:13). God is pro life. Republicans generally are pro life, Democrats are generally pro abortion.

2. Homosexuality. God says marriage is between 1 man and 1 woman (Genesis 2:24). God says homosexuality is a sin (!st Corinthians 6 :9 and Romans 1:26-28). Republicans generally support mantaining the definition of marriage as one man and one woman while Democrats generally support and encouraging homosexuality.

3. Charity/welfare. God says giving to the poor is important, in fact it is as if you are giving unto the Lord himself! (proverbs 19:17) But this giving must be done out of love not forcibly (1st Corinthians 13:3). Republicans generally support private charity not charity through taxes aka welfare. Democrats generally support charity through government taxation. Both help the poor but which one is done with more love? An individual giving their own money to the poor or the government forcibly taking it from you through taxation? I think we both know the answer to that one.,

These are just 3 of many examples of issues that are Biblical. God clearly tells us where he stands and what is right and wrong. We have foolishly allowed these Biblical issues to become political ones.

God does not side with a political party, but a political party can side with God. Do your research, vote the way God would vote.