So, I saw where someone posted this e-mail on their facebook the other day and I've just been thinking about it a lot. It has really, really bothered me.
1. Jesus would not vote according to his 'pocketbook.'
1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
-This is true. But, is the Republican party not the one with the interest of the "rich" at heart? Democrats traditionally are better with the poor that Republicans. Matthew 25:33-40 talks about "the least of these" and how the way we treat the least of these is the same way we treat Jesus.
2. Jesus is Pro Life.
Jeremiah 1:5 Before you were formed in the body of your mother I had knowledge of you, and before your birth I made you holy...
Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
-Jesus probably would be "pro-life." There probably are a ton better verses to even back this stance up. My question is this - why do we continue to complain about Roe v. Wade and "pro-life vs. pro-choice" when conditions for adoption are horrible for American mothers? It has become easier in some ways to adopt children from other countries - so much so to the point that abortion is a better option. I hate to say that, because I want to see abortion end, but can you really blame a young, scared mother for not wanting to bring a child into this world? Especially thinking about how difficult adoption is as a viable option.
3. Jesus is not tolerant of the homosexual lifestyle.
Romans 1:27-28 And in the same way the men gave up the natural use of the woman and were burning in their desire for one another, men doing shame with men, and getting in their bodies the right reward of their evil-doing. And because they had not the mind to keep God in their knowledge, God gave them up to an evil mind, to do those things which are not right...
3. Jesus is not tolerant of the homosexual lifestyle.
Romans 1:27-28 And in the same way the men gave up the natural use of the woman and were burning in their desire for one another, men doing shame with men, and getting in their bodies the right reward of their evil-doing. And because they had not the mind to keep God in their knowledge, God gave them up to an evil mind, to do those things which are not right...
-This is Paul speaking anyway, but Jesus also isn't a fan of divorce. Matthew 7:3-5 says "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, "Let me take the speck out of your eye," when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." The fact is that the divorce rate is as high, if not higher, in the church that outside of the church. We don't even take the heterosexual lifestyle seriously.
4. Jesus would not vote for anyone who has interests in other religions besides Christianity.
John 14:6 Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
4. Jesus would not vote for anyone who has interests in other religions besides Christianity.
John 14:6 Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
-Jesus also says give to Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God what is God's in Luke 20:25. This is maybe the most ridiculous line in this entire e-mail - all authority is given by God in the first place. So, technically, Jesus has made a habit of voting for people whose interest is something other than Christianity.
5. Jesus is against welfare (the church should provide for people's needs).
2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
5. Jesus is against welfare (the church should provide for people's needs).
2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
-This I wholeheartedly agree with. But at some point the church has to step up and be the church. If we would, there would be no need for welfare legislation. However, we'd rather spend money on laser light shows and fog machines for worship services. There's a problem there.
6. Jesus is pro Israel.
Nehemiah 13:2 Because they did not give the children of Israel bread and water when they came to them, but got Balaam to put a curse on them: though the curse was turned into a blessing by our God.
Genesis 12:2-3 I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. All of the families of the earth will be blessed in you.???
6. Jesus is pro Israel.
Nehemiah 13:2 Because they did not give the children of Israel bread and water when they came to them, but got Balaam to put a curse on them: though the curse was turned into a blessing by our God.
Genesis 12:2-3 I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. All of the families of the earth will be blessed in you.???
-I wonder if the composer of this e-mail ever actually read the New Testament. I'm thinking...no.
7. Jesus knows who really controls the economy.
Matthew 6:31-34 So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
7. Jesus knows who really controls the economy.
Matthew 6:31-34 So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
-We are not to worry. However, there are countless Proverbs talking about the importance of stewardship. God blesses us with finances or whatever, but He asks us to trust Him with money. So, don't worry about money, but be wise and take care of it. There's definitely a difference.
8. Jesus is not worried about social security or the stock market.
Matthew 6:19-20 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
8. Jesus is not worried about social security or the stock market.
Matthew 6:19-20 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
-Again, stewardship. Take care of what you've been given.
It all comes down to this. We need God in America again. Our economy, our children, our marriages, etc. need healing. While neither candidate looks to be a strong Christian candidate - as a nation which one will lead us closer to God and not farther away?
It all comes down to this. We need God in America again. Our economy, our children, our marriages, etc. need healing. While neither candidate looks to be a strong Christian candidate - as a nation which one will lead us closer to God and not farther away?
-All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. There is no such thing as "more" or "less" Christian in God's eyes. You either are or you aren't.
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
As Christians, who we vote for does matter to God!
Romans 14:11-12 As surely as I live,' says the Lord, every knee will bow before me;
every tongue will confess to God.' So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
I'm a Christian and I approve of this message!
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
As Christians, who we vote for does matter to God!
Romans 14:11-12 As surely as I live,' says the Lord, every knee will bow before me;
every tongue will confess to God.' So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
I'm a Christian and I approve of this message!
-I'm a Christian, and I don't. Exodus 20:7 says not to take the Lord's name in vain. Many people want to limit this commandment to things like "I swear to God," "Jesus Christ" as an exclamation, and "God damn." This is true, that is taking His name in vain, BUT, I think this commandment also applies to e-mails like this. It's like saying - "Hey, if you are a Christian, you have to vote this way."
Yes, I am deeply concerned about Barack Obama and most of his policies. However, I feel the same way about Mr. McCain. Pick these men apart based on these policies, but to try to claim one is more Christian than the other is just totally wrong - especially when both men have their "moral" shortcomings.
Honestly, this kind of stuff makes me sick.
