Prepare to vote

With Election Day 2024 just around the corner, the airwaves and internet are inundating voters with information and opinions about candidates. Between constant political ads and mailboxes full of flyers, how are people supposed to know which candidate best represents the values important to them and their families?

One great place to start is by looking at the political party that each candidate represents. Each political party has a platform that makes it clear what positions they support.

Evidence shows that legislators vote with their party platform most of the time. So, it is important to compare party platforms to determine which party more closely aligns with biblical values. (See p.18-19.)

But what about those candidates who run without a party or are in nonpartisan races? Many local races for city council, mayor, and school board do not have candidates who only affiliate as either a Republican or Democrat. So, the responsibility is on the voter to do the research. 

One great place to start is iVoterGuide.com, where users can enter their address to see what races have already been researched. iVoterGuide covers federal races in all 50 states, statewide races in 36 states, state legislative races in 32 states, and select local races. Evaluations of the candidates will help voters know where each candidate stands on the political spectrum. 

Exodus 18:21 says, “You shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.”

Ask God to reveal to you the candidates who are trustworthy, honest, and God-fearing, and then make sure to go vote for them.

Tell your family and friends to do the same!