Who would Jesus vote for?

As the Presidential election cycle heats up, more Christians are asking the question, "Who should I vote for?"

I won't pretend to say I know who Jesus would vote for in this election. What I do know is that he would not be a card carrying member of any political party. He does not seek the counsel of men.

So what are we to do come November 4 when we step into the voting booth?


I am basing my decision on who to vote for on the basis of the unchanging, inviolable word of God. I believe that as Christians we have an obligation to vote, first an foremost.

And they came and said to him, "Teacher, we know that you are true and do
not care about anyone's opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?" But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, "Why put me to the test? Bring me a denarius and let me look at it." And they brought one. And he said to them, "Whose likeness and inscription is this?" They said to him, "Caesar's." Jesus said to them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." And they marveled at him.
(Mar 12:14-17 ESV)

We are all sinners and fall short of the glory of God. Likewise, both candidates are flawed, sinful people. Only when Christ returns in the Millenial Kingdom will we have the perfect ruler. However, did we vote for the person who most exemplifies the principles of God's word?

But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart."
(1Sa 16:7 ESV)

Are we prayerfully considering the candidates by the same criteria that God does?

I believe that we will be judged for our vote, so it is not something to enter into lightly.

James Chapter 2 discusses faith and works. So it is not enough to profess a belief in something, but rather there must be action. Do the candidates' actions match their rhetoric? Do they say one thing and do another, or can you trust them to keep their word. Do they put the needs of others above themselves?

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
(Php 2:3 ESV)

These are some of the criteria that I will be using to make my decision this election cycle.

And no matter who wins, I will respect the president, even though I will disagree with him.

"You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
(Exo 22:28 ESV)