What About Voting?
Are you wondering who to vote for in the 2016 Australia Federal election? After Sunday’s message we recorded some Questions & Answers on this topic.
Listen In
To listen to the whole message called ‘What About Voting?’ download it here or search for ‘The Lakes Church’ in your favourite podcast app.
How to Vote
- Respect politicians and the processes of politics (Romans 13:1, 6-7)
- Pray for politicians (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
- Don’t vote out of tradition, but vote carefully (Proverbs 4:5-7)
- Don’t vote out of self-interest, but vote for others (Proverbs 31:8)
- Don’t vote for just one value, but vote widely (1 Corinthians 13:12)
- Vote freely, with conviction from God.
Links for your research
Election Guides
The Australian Christian Lobby
#ausprays2016 for praying together with others around Australia
Articles
How to vote Christianly by John Dickson
Religion and politics is like ice-cream and manure: they don’t mix by Jarrod McKenna
Why I Won’t Vote Values by Scott J Higgins
Gospel-Shaped Politics by Richard Glover & Michael Allison
Other Resources
Democracy Sausage to find the best sausage sizzle and bake sale at a polling booth near you!
What About…? series
To listen in or read along with the rest of the series follow the links below:
What About Old Testament God vs New Testament God?
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