Which of these election issues is more important to a believer?
For the past 50 years, many Christians focused their political choices on one issue—abortion. It is not hard to see why. Killing the unborn matters to God. Governments are supposed to protect the weak and murder—abortion—matters to the Almighty. It is not only great cruelty but is an insult to Almighty God, to whom all human life ultimately belongs. This is why J.D. Vance’s assertion that President Trump would veto a national abortion ban if it came across his desk feels like a betrayal.
However, free speech is at least as important as abortion -- maybe more --and here is why.
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
What are we praying for? We must pray that leaders will allow us to live out our faith without interference. According to this passage that includes sharing the gospel so that all can come to the knowledge of truth. …
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