America Stands at a Cross Road

I have heard it so many times: 
Do not talk about politics and religion! 
Christians do not vote in force!
Separation of church and state

I usually do not post political stuff on social networks, but this time around, I feel we are under extreme threat of losing our country and our freedom to worship our God in Spirit and Truth. My brothers and sisters, we need to vote during this election cycle. The future of America is at stake in November, and we, as Christians, can not remain quiet. We have an obligation as children of the Most High God to speak up, stand, and be counted. We must restrain evil. If we do not restrain evil, we are accomplices to evil.

Who knows? Maybe we were born for this time, as Esther was born to protect God’s people from death!

For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Esther 4:14

Some Christians do not vote, misinterpreting the Bible’s message. Jesus said that His Kingdom is not of this earth, but He prayed that we should be protected from the evil one. Why? because we will be restraining evil by becoming salt and light. How can we become salt and light if we live in darkness and become accustomed to darkness? How can we be salt, add flavor, and preserve if we enjoy the poison politicians are dumping in society and we do nothing?

Some religious people do not vote because they believe in a lie pushed by atheists: the separation of church and state. The term “separation of church and state” is not in the Constitution or any law. Yet liberal politicians use this term to silence Christian voices or keep Christians from voting.

Jesus expects us to work until He returns, not idly waiting for Him. 

Some misinterpret this verse:

And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Mark 12:17

We give God all the worship and all the praise in Spirit and Truth (John 4:24). But read carefully; the verse says, “Give Caesar what is Caesar’s.” Yes, we pay taxes, our sons and daughters serve in the military, we serve as political ministers, we become police officers and firefighters, etc. We give honor where honor is due, as the Apostle Paul wrote:

Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.
Romans 13:7 

If we stay quiet, our children will suffer the consequences. If we stay quiet, soon, our churches will be controlled by the government to avoid offending the population for political correctness.

“Vote the Bible” does not mean we make America a theocracy. It does not mean we use the Bible to run the country. It does not mean we will force Christianity on people. 

“Vote the Bible” means we will vote for the candidate whose party honors and stands firm on the Word of God and the precepts found in the Holy Bible, such as:

Protect the unborn! 

Soon, you will hear Democrats claiming that Republicans want to take away women’s rights and endanger their health. Abortion rights are primarily about convenience, not health or rights. There are a few exceptions, and we must be compassionate. God hates those who take innocent lives. If we vote for politicians who support abortion, do not think that God will not hold us responsible. A Christian no vote is a vote for those who support abortion.

These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:A proud look, A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,…
Proverbs 6:16-17

Support for Israel

There is a growing population of Islamic immigrants in the midwest battleground states. Lately, Democrats are pandering to this growing population to secure votes and maintain power. This pandering is eroding America’s support in Israel, as we witnessed in the summer from the current administration. The government started to delay and block the military weapons Israel needed to defeat Hamas quickly. Withholding support only prolongs the war and creates more casualties as Israel is trying to defeat an enemy that wants its destruction. 

We, as Christians, owe so much to Israel, such as the Bible (written entirely by Israelites). Jesus is a Jew, and we are called to bless Israel. God has an unconditional covenant with Abraham and his descendants: “I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Genesis 12:3

The day America stops supporting Israel, God will turn His back on us. Be careful who we vote for; it could mean our survival.

Right to Bear Arms

The problem with gun violence is not weapons; it is the human heart. Not voting will ensure politicians who are voting to legalize drugs and defund the police will be elected. Then, who will defend us when they take our defenses away? Our constitution gave us the right to bear arms, which comes from our Creator, not politicians. Weapon training should be taught in schools to eliminate accidents.

When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace.
Luke 11:21

The Economy

There is a belief in Christian circles that God hates the rich; this belief is non-Biblical. The sin starts when you love money more than God and His will. Abraham, Joseph, Job, and even Jesus were rich. Jesus left all behind when He started His ministry. So, for our sake, He became poor. 

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 8:9

The Apostle John, the disciple who Jesus loved, wrote this:

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
3 John 2

This prosperity is physical, not health or spiritual. God wants you to prosper so you can help others. Read Psalm 1. When we follow God and obey Him, we will prosper in all we do to bless others. Being prosperous is not a sin, as long as you follow Godly precepts, “Give, and it will be given to you… (Luke 6:38)”

This is why Democrats take advantage of those who believe being rich is a sin, yet they are rich. They want the rich to pay more, but do they pay more? Do they write an extra check to the IRS? No, they use loopholes in the system. They claim that Republicans will cut taxes from the rich and make the poor pay more. 
This is class warfare. 

The opposite is true. The Republican party wants to cut taxes so the rich can open more businesses, creating more competition and, thus, more jobs, better pay, and a better standard of living. This has been proven to work, but Democrats increase taxes because they want the people to rely on government assistance. This gives power to the government, not the people. When the rich are taxed, they pass that extra expense to the poor on price hikes, layoffs, closing businesses, and inflation taking hold.

The Environment

God told Adam to take charge of and subdue the earth (Genesis 1:28). He did not ask Adam to worship the earth as a living, breathing entity. Yet Democrats believe in and support those who worship the earth. God ensured we had enough energy for the time allotted under the sun. This is the reason why there is so much fossil fuel. Yet, one party wants to choke our economy and deny the use of oil and gas, which we need, and God knows it. They say we need to protect the earth against global warming. Study this fact, Christians, Mars, and all the other planets are also warming at the same rate as Earth. It is the sun cycle that causes this, not fossil fuel. Yet, it is all about control. A gasoline-powered vehicle allows you to go anywhere without being tracked. With electric vehicles, the government will control you.

The Border

Jerusalem, like most countries in the New Testament, had a wall. The Vatican also has a wall. My home has a perimeter, and I control who enters it. As you read earlier, a strong-armed man keeps his house. Yet, Democrats want open borders. They claim it is biblical to help those less fortunate. Yes, I agree we are to care for those less fortunate, but we must control who comes and goes for our protection. I do not open my door, place bread on my kitchen table, then advertise to the world to come and eat whenever they want, without me supervising who enters. That would be foolish. Democrats are foolish when it comes to the border. Remember, they want power and to control the people.

Without controlling who goes in and out of our government, this opens the door for terrorists, rapists, murderers, drug users, drug traffickers, and human trafficking; I can go on. Yet they want to open borders to expand their voting base and retain power. 

Racial/Gender Warfare

Democrats are the first party to engage in this type of warfare. I am Puerto Rican, and I have many friends of different ethnicities. Yet, as a Christian, I only see the blood of Christ that unites us and makes us brothers and sisters. I have no skin color or nationality to consider when having my relationships. Yet Democrats will bring it into the open to divide and conquer. I know what a woman is, do Democrats? The Bible states God created male and female, just two genders (Genesis 5:2). 

International Affairs

The Republicans believe in “Peace through Strength.” If we have a strong, highly trained military, our foes will respect us, and we will have peace on the earth. Democrats want to dismantle the military, cut spending, and give the money to college students to pay their loans. Republicans believe in our sovereignty, and Democrats believe we should join the community of nations and give up our sovereignty. 

Brothers and sisters, no perfect politician is running this election cycle for president of the United States. I am voting on a party ticket for the party that stands more in line with Godly precepts! Do not be deceived; Democrats will start sounding more like Republicans to get votes, but after the election, they will turn left again.

Supreme Court

The justices of the Supreme Court are supposed to take passed laws from the legislature and compare them to what our constitution says. They are not supposed to approve laws because society approves them. The Constitution is not a living document that changes with time. Democrats want to pack the court with their justices, picked to circumvent our constitution. They want to make our constitution a useless document. President Obama once exclaimed that the Constitution stands in the way of what his government wanted to accomplish. The Supreme Court is there to protect the Constitution from being eroded by populist ideas.

I will vote for The Republican Party.

This stand will not get me likes, but I would honor God and speak my mind because I love America. When the Lord returns, He will ask me what I did with the talents He gave me. I will tell Him I put them to work, produce fruit, and restrain evil. I will not bury my talent as the unfruitful servant did in Matthew 25:14-30.