Are You More Concerned About Living Biblically Correct or Politically Correct?

As registered voters all over the country submit their votes for the next President of the United States of America, I thought it would be fitting to talk about the difference between living biblically correct compared to politically correct. It has been said that if you want to get along with someone, you should leave topics related to religion or politics out of the conversation. Since I will be talking about both, perhaps we can agree to disagree on some of the differences and points I have outlined below.

When I think of living biblically correct I’m reminded of Psalm 40:8 that says “I delight to do Your will, O my God, and your law is written within my heart.” What exactly does it mean to delight in God’s will? I will be the first to admit I do not have all the answers in life; however, as the Holy Spirit guides these fingers typing and processes the thoughts in my mind regarding this question, I’m inclined to share Deuteronomy 26:17. It says “Today you have proclaimed the Lord to be your God, and that you will walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments, and His judgments, and that you will obey His voice.” As we personalize this Scripture in relation to how we live our lives, are we delighting in walking in His ways and keeping His commandments? Are we more concerned about what God thinks or what our society now considers the norm? What would God think about abortion or same sex marriages? These are questions you do not have to ask because He is clearly against both in the Bible.

As we consider what it means to live politically correct, I picture a country that is more concerned about not offending another person regardless of their moral compass than offending God. Instead of encouraging others to grow closer to Christ, these individuals are left to fend for themselves and continue in their destructive behavior and lifestyle. The word liberal is defined as “showing or characterized by broad-mindedness.” When we are tolerant to change that is against God’s laws and commandments, we find ourselves living politically correct.

As you stand in line to vote this election, I encourage you to vote based on the issues that are aligned with God’s laws. Of course, healthcare & economic growth are important for our society; however, issues like abortion and same sex marriages clearly go against God’s Word. The choice is ultimately yours to make and believe it or not, your vote does count.

Your Brother in Christ,

Miguel "The Hitman" Viera #40

"Committed to tackling souls for Christ"

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