REASONS CITED TO NOT VOTE(BY CHRISTIANS)
~It's all God's will anyway~
~It's all God's will anyway~
2 Samuel 24:25
... So the LORD heard the prayers for the country, and the plague on Israel stopped.
~God does not tell us to vote~
Deuteronomy 1:13
Choose some well-respected men from each tribe who are known for their wisdom and understanding, and I will appoint them as your leaders.Exodus 18:21But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.
~Neither candidate is a Christian~
2 Kings 5:1The king of Aram had great admiration for Naaman, the commander of his army, because through him the LORD had given Aram great victories.( Naaman was not a Jew nor did he follow God)
~The candidates are not moral~
1 Timothy 2:1-2I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
~Who ever wins it won't affect me~
1 Samuel 8:18When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, but the LORD will not answer you in that day.
~Our political system is evil~
Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.
~My vote won't make a difference~
In 1876 Samuel Tilden lost the election when Rutherford B. Hayes got one more vote than Tilden!