Politics and the Bible

Now that the Presidential Election has gotten off the ground, I’d like to ask you a question or two about politics and religion. How much involvement should religious people have in the political process?

Some Quotes from the Bible to consider.


• Priests and Prophets have been involved in politics from the beginning.

• The Prophet Nathan and King Solomon from 1 Kings 1:11-14.
• The Apostle Paul bows to the demands of local politics in Acts 20:17-25.
• Moses needed good people to serve in his government in Exodus 18:18-22.
• Moses gathered together the leaders of the local tribes for decision making councils in Exodus 3:16.

• Prophets of God attack Injustice

• God wants us to root out injustice in Proverbs 25:5.
• Jeremiah says God will punish those who are politically corrupt in Jeremiah 22:1-5.
• Jeremiah has been sent to destroy the unjust system and build up a new political system; Jeremiah 1:9-10.

• Religious people have a Duty to the State

• Jesus says pay your taxes in Matthew 22:17-21.
• The Apostle Paul says that the government is the sword of God in Romans 13:1-7.
• The Apostle Peter says we should show people how good we are by following the rules in 1 Peter 2:13-17.

More Questions for your consideration. Please feel free to give your answers in the Comment section below.

• Do you think Christians should run for political office and openly talk about their faith?
• Do you think Christians should obey the law even when you think it is wrong?
• Do you think Churches should openly support political candidates?
• Do you think Churches should openly support political positions?