The upcoming primary and general election has brought a key question back to the forefront. What are we looking for in a president? That is an important question, but, in this blog, I would like to address another question that often goes overlooked. What are we not looking for in a president?
Anyone that runs for public office is fallen and has baggage. Even the best Christian representative is still in need of the grace and mercy of God. We must take that into account when we elect our officials; if we don't, then we are only setting ourselves up for disappointment and future apathy. No man will ever be perfect this side of death, and so we must not see any candidate as our potential Savior.
A politician is not our Messiah. He must govern with a righteous attitude, but he is not the King of kings and LORD of Lords. Only Christ is our Savior. He alone washes away sin. He alone laid down His life for His sheep who were enemies of God. No one else can do that.
Therefore, when we vote, we must consider what an official must possess, but we must also know who he is not.
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