Tiaras & Tantrums

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We are Christian first; American second.


You have the Right to vote.

What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance. (Psalm 33:12)

You have the Responsibility to vote.

Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. (James 4:17)
Make yourselves at home there and work for the country's welfare. "Pray for Babylon's well-being. If things go well for Babylon, things will go well for you." (Jeremiah 29:7)

You have a Reason to vote.

When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan. (Proverbs 29:2)

We are Christian first; American second.

Vote Righteously.

Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. (Proverbs 14:34)

Vote Morally.

Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. (Hebrew 13:3)

Vote Family.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply . . ." (Genesis 1:27-28a)

Vote Life.

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:13-14)

Vote Principles.

Vote for principle over party.

You are careful to tithe even the tiniest part of your income, but you ignore the important things of the law-justice, mercy and faith. (Matthew 23:23b)

Vote for principle over pocketbook.

And how do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul in the process? (Mark 8:36)
Vote for principle over popularity.

Do you think I speak this strongly in order to manipulate crowds? Or curry favor with God? Or get popular applause? If my goal was popularity, I wouldn't bother being Christ's slave. (Galatians 1:10)

Vote for principle over political speech.

Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed. (Proverbs 12:19)

Who should we Vote for?

But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders . . . (Exodus 18:21)