This is not an argument that should be used. Everyone must respect each person’s right to follow his own conscience on voting. Make points. But don’t try to say Christians must vote one way or another. Christians must love their neighbor; love and obey the law of God; increase in the knowledge of God and His Word, pray, etc. I do believe they have a duty to vote. But who they vote for is not prescribed in Scripture and while we each may have our opinions, it is wrong to try and guilt trip a voter. Make your case, step back and respect the individuals right of conscience. We already have too many would be kingmakers.
I do think character matters. I do think Scripture provides help in choosing the candidate. I do think Christians can endorse candidates as individuals and make a case based on Scriptural principles. I do not think that a general “Christians who are good Christians must vote for candidate so and so” is the right case to make. Point out issues and how they line up to Scriptures. Step back and let the individual conscience do its work. Or not. Embracing the idea of republicanism and the freedom of each voter to choose is also a noble value we must not let disappear.
In the general election, I have no problem saying that Christians must vote for the Republican, because the Republican party is more-or-less pro-life, while the Baby-Killing Pary is for Baby-Killing.
“But don’t try to say Christians must vote one way or another.”
I once read a book wherein the author would state about every third page — human beings are insane. Maybe he was on to something.
As in:
The proof that your are a “true” conservative is if you agree with me. The proof that you belong to the “true” church is if you attend the one I prefer. All “right thinking Americans” think like I do. It goes on forever.