God gives people free will. He doesn’t force us to behave a certain way. Instead, He demonstrates His love to us and asks us to follow and obey Him voluntarily.

People who claim to love God need to respect people’s free will and not try to force or coerce adults into behaving the way they want them to by insulting, bullying, or holding a grudge against them. Some laws are necessary, but if a society tries to legislate against more and more behavior, it will eventually become totalitarian. Christ-followers are told to use love instead of coercion to influence people’s behavior — to speak the truth (not unproven speculation, opinion, theories, or accusations) in love.

I don’t want politicians to fight for me. I want them to set aside ideology and work together to make our country better.

The most important choice for Christians isn’t a political choice. It’s to choose to daily demonstrate the kindness, love, and other qualities that are produced as the fruit of God’s Spirit — “Christ in you” — (no matter what other people say or do). It is to obey Jesus’ commands to “Love your enemies,” and “Bless those who curse you.”

Christians need more
Than talks on theology
Or political ideology.
We need to rely on
And demonstrate
The reality
Of “Christ in you,
The hope of glory.”