Wisdom for the Elect in an Election Year

Passage: Titus 3:1-11

As we come to the final months before the elections in our nation, the pressure increases to enter into the fray of political debate and echo the heated rhetoric of pundits on social media or in our social gatherings. As the days wind down on the calendar towards election day, the temperature cranks up on the campaign trail. There is nothing wrong, indeed it is right as believers, to participate in the privilege and process we have to elect our leaders. However, we must be careful that winning arguments or elections does not supercede or undermine our witness for Christ.

Last week we saw that whatever the results in November, we have the kingdom-minded confidence that God ordains and institutes those in authority over us for his glory and good purpose in our lives. Therefore we can trust him and submit to those civil authorities who rule over us. With that in mind, this week we'll consider how can we enter into the election process with gospel-centered attitudes and actions focused on pointing people to King Jesus, rather than just promoting a particular candidate or cause. That begins by remembering God's sovereign goodness and mercy in electing us as his children and citizens of his kingdom. Join us Sunday as we look at Paul's instructions to Titus and find wisdom for the elect in an election year.