3503 - Voting in Civil Elections by M. M. M.

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jul 11, 1911

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 38, No. 27.

3503 — Voting in Civil Elections

By M. M. M.

Should a Christian vote at county, State, or national elections?

M. M. M.

We do not see any reason why a Christian should not express his opinion at the ballot box as between measures or men. But he has no business in the politics of this world. Our commonwealth, citizenship, "politeuma," is in heaven. Phil. 3:20. We must expect to be disappointed in this world, be deceived by men and disappointed by results. Where clear principles are at stake, stand for right and truth, which may demand that we shall not vote. Every man must decide the question with God. Our advice is, Keep out of politics. If you vote, be sure that you are true to principle.