When Christians say, "Jesus will still be on the throne no matter the outcome of the election," they must also affirm the following:
1) They will keep whoever they voted for accountable for upholding the common good, justice, and care for the most vulnerable. This includes who
1) They will keep whoever they voted for accountable for upholding the common good, justice, and care for the most vulnerable. This includes who
they voted for president, state, and local government. This shows that they truly believe that Jesus is on the throne.
2) They will be Jesus' hands and feet on the front lines of meeting the needs of those who become significantly impacted by the election of their candidate of
2) They will be Jesus' hands and feet on the front lines of meeting the needs of those who become significantly impacted by the election of their candidate of
choice. This shows that they truly believe that Jesus is on the throne.
3) They will not gloat in their political victory but do everything in their ability to foster unity, peace, and hope. This shows that they truly believe that Jesus is on the throne.
4) They will seek
3) They will not gloat in their political victory but do everything in their ability to foster unity, peace, and hope. This shows that they truly believe that Jesus is on the throne.
4) They will seek
forgiveness and provide restitution for the ways they have gone too far with their words this election season for the sake of political victory. This shows that they truly believe that Jesus is on the throne.
5) They will keep other Christians who agree with their political
5) They will keep other Christians who agree with their political
convictions accountable for speaking and acting like Jesus is truly on the throne. This shows that they truly believe that Jesus is on the throne.