CONTEMPORARY ISSUES: THE BIBLE AND VOTING, Pt. 2

By Andy Woods Now that we have completed our discussion of social issues and foreign affairs matters, we now move into a consideration of economic matters. Economic Matters Because of biblical prohibitions against stealing and covetousness (Exod. 20:15, 17) as well as the scriptural promotion of economic self-sufficiency through labor (Gen. 3:17-19; 2 Thess. 3:10; 1 Tim. 5:8), I typically inquire whether the candidate will use the all-encompassing power of the state to take the income from the earner and [...]

2019-02-10T02:37:51+00:00August 26th, 2016|

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES: THE BIBLE AND VOTING Pt. 1

By Dr. Andy Woods The general election cycle will soon be upon us this Fall. Before we are unduly swayed by intense campaign ads, now is the time to develop a biblical philosophy of governance. Now is the proper time to ask the question, “How do I know if the person I am voting for, as he or she pursues public office, properly represents a biblical worldview?” How do I determine who, among the various competing political candidates, better reflects [...]

2019-06-26T16:21:54+00:00June 6th, 2016|