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NASB | Hebrews 11:13 ¶ All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:13 ¶ All these died in faith [guided and sustained by it], without receiving the [tangible fulfillment of God's] promises, only having seen (anticipated) them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. [Gen 23:4; Ps 39:12] |
Bible Question:
With the U.S. elections less than a week away, I thought it might be interesting to ask the following question. Should born-again believers vote? Yes or No Why or why not? |
Bible Answer: Greetings New Creature: First of all I do not judge my brothers or sisters as to their personal convictions on this issue. However, a few thoughts for consideration. I have quoted Heb. 11:13, one could ask what does this have to do with voting? I believe it reminds us of the Christian's walk of faith and occuppation on this earth. We read of those who walked by faith and how "they confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims (exiles) on the earth" This world is not our home, we are "strangers" away from home and "pilgrims" going home. As such we are ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor. 5:20), it is our responsibility to be a postive testimony for our home country which is heavenly. Peace Robert |
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