About this episode
Pastor Jon Groves discusses how Christians should approach voting through a biblical lens in a divided culture.
In a divided culture, many believers feel pressure to either talk about politics nonstop or never mention it at all. But what if the real question isn’t “Left or right?”—it’s “Is God first?” And if He is, should His Word shape the way we vote?In this Romans 13 sermon from our First Things First series, Pastor Jon Groves walks verse-by-verse through what Scripture teaches about governing authority, moral responsibility, and how Christians should steward influence without replacing the gospel with politics. This is a biblical view of government and case for not only how Christians should vote, but THAT Christians SHOULD vote.You’ll hear a clear biblical foundation for:Why all authority ultimately comes from GodWhy Christians must avoid idolatry of government and withdrawal from responsibilityWhy some issues aren’t “political,” they’re biblicalHow to vote with discernment—not vibes, tribes, or party loyaltyWhy silence in moral moments isn’t neutralityHow to keep Jesus as King while still being salt and light in your nation📖 Key Scriptures covered:Romans 13:1–7; Proverbs 14:34; Micah 6:8; Philippians 3:20; Psalm 146:3; Proverbs 24:11–12🙏 Need prayer or want to take a step of faith…
People in this episode
Host: Jon Groves
Topics covered
- politics
- voting
- Christianity
- governing authority
- moral responsibility
Keywords
- Romans 13
- idolatry of government
- discernment in voting
- moral moments
- Jesus as King
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: First Things First, Scripture, Micah, First Things First series, Bible
Places: Central Florida, Orlando, Nineveh, UK, America, Wales, East Germany, Florida
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