How should we then vote?

Does the Bible have anything to say about voting? Are there any biblical principles that can guide us in our choice of one candidate over another?

For example, if you have two socialist candidates representing the major parties, which one should you vote for? Is God pleased when we vote for the lesser of two evils? May a Christian rightfully vote for a woman who is running for political office?

Touchy questions, huh?

Believe it or not, the Scriptures have plenty to say on this relevant topic. In fact, II Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that Scripture speaks to every area of life - even politics, education, and entertainment. We must not be ignorant of what the Bible says.

So what does the Bible say about politics and voting? Many have found my book, God's Plan for Civil Government, to be helpful in explaining the biblical principles.

William Einwechter, author of Ethics & God's Law and English Bible Translations had this to say, "Scott Eash gives more biblically sound teaching on civil government and Christian involvement in politics in this booklet than most writers achieve in works more than twice its size. If you are looking for a brief, yet clear, practical introduction to what the Bible says about civil government and what your responsibilities are as a Christian citizen, this is it. Buy it, read it, and practice its principles."

If you buy this book now, you should have enough time to read it before election day!

The Biblical Origins of the Three Branches of Government

Have you ever wondered why the Founding Fathers of America gave us three branches of government? According to noted historian, David Barton, the Founders discovered the idea of three branches of government in Isaiah 33:22. I think you’ll find the judicial, legislative, and executive branches identified very clearly in this verse:

Isaiah 33:22 “For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is
our king; he will save us.”

Isn’t it amazing that our form of government was based on Scripture, but today we are told that we need to keep the Bible out of politics? If we are to restore America to her godly heritage, we must begin by remembering her godly heritage. We can’t restore America to a heritage we know nothing about! Let’s each do our part to help America remember; please do your part by passing this along.

Is Roe vs. Wade the Law of the Land?

Most of us are upset that liberal judges are "legislating from the bench". We know that judges are not supposed to make law, right? Then why do we play along when an activist judge does legislate from the bench?

Many Christians say "courts cannot make law", but when courts do make law they say, "I guess I have to obey the judge because I have to follow the rule of law." It's true that we must follow the rule of law, but is the rule of law whatever a judge says it is? No! The rule of law is the US Constitution which says in Article. VI.,

“This Constitution...shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby...”

Article VI also requires that public officials be

“...bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution...”

A judge's opinion is not the rule of law; the Constitution is the rule of law! This logically means that, when a renegade judge gives an unlawful order, we must disobey him and obey the Constitution instead. Furthermore, we must impeach judges that violate the rule of law.

With all the above in mind, allow me to ask the question, "Is Roe vs. Wade the law of the land?" Think on that awhile, then read this article if you need some more convincing.

Bradford’s View of Communism

The Pilgrims established a colony at Plymouth in the 17th century. William Bradford (who became Governor of the colony) wrote a history of the settlement, Of Plymouth Plantation. In the book, Bradford explains that the colonists tried a form communism - but it failed miserably.

In a day when Americans make trade agreements with our “friendly” communist neighbors, it is imperative that we remember the Pilgrims:

Page 115, “The failure of this experiment of communal service, which was tried
for several years, and by good and honest men proves the emptiness of the theory
of Plato and other ancients, applauded by some of later times, - that the taking
away of private property, and the possession of it in community, by a
commonwealth, would make a state happy and flourishing; as if they were wiser
than God. For in this instance, community of property (so far as it went) was
found to breed much confusion and discontent, and retard much employment which
would have been to the general benefit and comfort. For the young men who were
most able and fit for service objected to being forced to spend their time and
strength in working for other men’s wives and children, without any recompense.
The strong man or the resourceful man had no more share of food, clothes, etc.,
than the weak man who was not able to do a quarter the other could. This was
thought to be injustice. The aged and graver men, who were ranked and equalized
in labour, food, clothes, etc., with the humbler and younger ones, thought it
some indignity and disrespect to them. As for men’s wives who were obliged to do
service for other men, such as cooking, washing their clothes, etc., they
considered it a kind of slavery, and many husbands would not brook it. This
feature of it would have been worse still, if they had been men of an inferior
class...

Page 116, “Let none argue that this is due to human failing, rather than to this communistic plan of life in itself. I answer, seeing that all men have this failing in them, that God in His wisdom saw that another plan of life was fitter for them.”

Page 115, “At length after much debate, the Governor [Bradford], with the advice of the chief among them, allowed each man to plant corn for his own household...

“This was very successful. It made all hands very industrious, so that much corn was planted than otherwise would have been by any means the Governor or any other could devise...”

Thanks be to God that the colonists abandoned the communal system before it was too late! After they turned from communism, the colony flourished and the Pilgrims were blessed with an over abundance of crops. They shared the blessings with their neighbors in a grand feast commonly called “the first Thanksgiving.”

What is the Purpose of Civil Government? - Part 2

Some of the most common answers to the above question are: to level the playing field; to redistribute wealth; to take care of the children of the state; etc. None of these even come close to the Founding Fathers' answer to the question. Where can their answer be found? I'll give a hint: the answer can be found in one of America's founding documents. Give up? You can find the answer in the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men..."

Did you catch that? 1. Our rights come from God (not man or government) and 2. Governments are established to secure these rights. Government does not create rights! Our rights do not come from the United States Government (praise God!). It is important to note that if the civil government gives us our rights, the civil government can also take them away.

I pray to God that Americans will wake up and remember the source of our rights! Once we return to the original understanding of rights and civil government, our country can return to its former greatness. If only I may live to see that day!

What is the Purpose of Civil Government? - Part 1

Since Monday was Independence Day, I thought it would be appropriate to ask the question "What is the purpose of civil government"? I think the answer is pretty important, because one cannot properly carry out his duty as a public official if he doesn't know "why", and one cannot properly cast his vote if he doesn't know the candidates' answers to that question.

Why does civil government exist? What is it supposed to do? A person's answer to those questions will determine his policies and positions while in office and in voting.

I pose the question again, "What is the purpose of civil government?" (I'll be writing my answer at a later date.)