Election Results

     With the election over, some may be elated and others dismayed. Regardless, God is still in charge! I'm content with the results, although not enthused, because win or lose, no one wins or loses if it is not God's will. His hand is in daily affairs; those who think not are Deists, not Christians.  We don't understand completely, but because of sin, for a time, bad guys do win out. It is part of God's Plan.
     The United States is not immune. Before the end of time, our government will be entirely evil. It won't happen suddenly but as the Church withers even more evil people will rule. Evil governments will creep up on the world.
     Periodically, Christians will get a reprieve but the trend toward evil will always be upward. Sometime in the near future because Jesus said, "Surely I come quickly," (Rev 22:20), and when he does, the time will be as in the evil days of Noah. Hatred will cease to be merely of the heart but also of the blade. With impunity vicious government leaders all over the world will decapitate Christian heads (Rev 20:4). The United States will not be immune!
     I can't stand the thought of evil leaders! On the other hand, Jesus could have destroyed the evil Romans but instead paid unto Caesar what was Caesar's (Mat 22:17). Any secular government is not Jesus's. The government will, however, someday be on his shoulders (Isa 9:6). Until then the government will be on the shoulders of men and women.
     I know the outcome of the only election which matters. Jesus is King and will always be King! Until then, we delude ourselves because no one is righteous; no not one (Rom 3:10). The best that we can do is to have sinful leaders to lead our nation! Everyone's sins are merely different but all are sinners. Therefore, voters cannot just consider the candidate but also their policies. Since God uses "crooked sticks" for His purposes, unrighteous men can and may do His will. The best example is King David. If it was not for that deceptive, lustful, murderous King who was after God's own heart (1 Sam 13:14), we would not even have Jesus.
     An imperfect world is always ruled by imperfect people. Jesus knew that because that was part of God's Plan. Those who love God must get fed up with the world and seek another better Kingdom. That is my plan as well! This world is not my home; I'm just passing through as the song says. No one will ever be content in this world. This morning, admittedly, I am not content with the election outcome. I do, however, trust God for an eternal government which will be on His shoulders! That day will come soon. Until then, all of us must be content with the viperous politicians of all poisons. I only vote for the ones who are not as poisonous.
     That brings me to my dismay: I wonder in amazement at those Christians who vote for candidates who are obviously at odds with God's will. I can't understand how a Christian can vote for candidates who favor abortion, same-sex marriage, and godless socialism. I am not so much dismayed by the iniquitous candidates, but that Christians would vote for those who outright oppose God's will. Have they no discernment? Do they not care? It condenses to voters voting for their own will, and not God's!
     Some use foolish criteria. They voted for the women. Gender is not a qualification but a genetic assignment. Why would an intelligent person vote for a woman just because she is a woman? Why would a person vote for a minority just because he or she is a minority? That is ignorance at the highest level?
     Some vote for those who seem to favor their profession. I would never vote for an engineer just because they are an engineer. I would never vote for a candidate who even favors engineers just because of that! That is intellectual stupidity and wrong. It's voting for self-interests and not for what is overall in the nation's best interests. Too many people vote for what is seemingly the best for them, and not in the long-term, in the best interests of the nation. Indeed, that is how Democrats gain  power; they promise special interests carrots for votes. Naïve people buy into that as the swamp gets deeper and deeper.
     I'm not prideful. I know that what I say is not gospel. However, I get my ideas from what is gospel. I know that self-interest is the original sin. The thought, what can I get out of it? is pervasive and sinful. What can this do to please God? is the best question to ask oneself. Does abortion please God? Does same-sex marriage please God? Does stealing from one person or profession to help another please God? Does dividing men from women please God? How about division between the races? None of that pleases God. I vote for those who don't believe in doing those things. Many other Christians care less what God thinks and do their own will! That is original sin.
     Of course, I err at times. I have voted for the wrong person on several occasions. Those times were when I didn't test their policies by scripture. I voted for Donald Trump. Was that God's will? It was God's will to vote for Trump's policies because overall they support Christians and Christian principles. It validates my choice when the world hates him so!
    Christians have a Bible which is to be their doctrine. The political parties all have doctrinal statements as well; they are called "party platforms". They are what party candidates adhere to. Democrats adhere to socialism, same-sex marriage, abortion, and such. Their bible is disgusting to Christians... or should be. Christians who use gender, appearance, presentation, profession, race, or other characteristics as qualifications are deceived to the utmost. It is the duty of the voter to know the character of whom they vote. Character is manifested by things they have done or are doing, not by empty promises. Accepting empty promises for one's own gain is stupidity.
     Focusing on those who support your personal cause(s) is foolish. Politicians can phrase anything to deceive the people, even the elect (Christians). Obama, for instance, was able to get Christians to accept his lies as honesty. (e.g., not in favor of same-sex marriage). Smooth-talk is a bad qualification; that was learned from the cunning Serpent!
     This is my rant for today. I am not displeased entirely with the outcome, but am quite concerned that righteous Christians supported the law of sin with their votes. If 85% of the United States are Christians, that means 35% or more Christians voted for the law of sin. I find that disturbing. I contend that God does as well because we are to do His will in all things.