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NASB | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov 25:21, 22] |
Subject: Denounce militant Islam? |
Bible Note: You ask: "If, by my failing to vote, someone obtains an office and uses it for evil, am I not partially responsible for that evil?" No. He will answer for his own errors, but if you voted him in, the Scriptures divulge that you will share in his sin. Thank goodness God is so just! I respectfully disagree that one can be a good citizen and not take part in elections. Voting may be a right, but it's not a requirement. Obeying the laws, including the payment of taxes, is required, and I submit equates to good citizenry. The best citizens are Christians, even if they refuse to support the government in all its actions. God's way is the only way, and he does not require nor expect his servants to oblige the secular authorities in all they may request. |