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Post by Soulfyre on Nov 2, 2004 17:08:56 GMT -5
We are blessed in this nation, as in few others (comparitively speaking) around the world, with a system of democratic transfer of power, in which people can participate in the selection of their leadership. This is a solemn privilege. But once the process, messy as it can sometimes be, is over, we must support and uphold the leaders whom God has established. We must continually pray for the leaders of our city, county, state and nation, that we may live in peace and righteousness. We must act to establish justice for the weak, the poor, and the oppressed. And we must live consciously in obedience to our Lord and Saviour. These things are not optional, brothers and sisters. They are our Christian responsibility. It is not simply our responsibility to identify and declaim the unrighteousness of others, but to live rightly before our God ourselves, that we may truly see clearly. God bless, Matthew (soulfyre)
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Post by melinky on Nov 2, 2004 22:37:31 GMT -5
It was my intent not to vote this year due to my disgust at the antics of our presidential candidates. Then we studied the importance of leadership last week in my Disciple class. Our study ends with statments called "Marks of Discipleship" which is a statement that relates to that weeks topic. This is the "Mark of Discipleship" from last week
The disciple keeps a proper perspective on human leadership, giving respect and support to godly leaders but true allegiance only to God.
We have also been learning about living according to Gods will rather than our own. This has led me to the conclusion that not only do I owe it to my country to vote, it is what God would want me to do.
I have felt very guilty this week because I didn't make sure I was registered to vote, however I felt it was too late for the election this year and that I would have to wait until next time.
Then I went to work and my best friend wasn't about to see me not vote and said there was a phone number I could call to check my registration. Being the quasi-geek that I am, I went to the internet and found that yes indeed I was registered!
So I am proud to say that I have done my duty and voted and more important, I took my son with me and let him push the buttons, allowing him to be part of the process. I remember going to the polls with my grandmother when I was a little younger than my son is now.
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