Right Down the Middle

"Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil." Proverbs 4: 26, 27

    If Jesus lived next door, do you think He'd have a political sign in His yard? If He voted, would He lean to the left or the right? What do you think? 

    When Jesus did walk this earth in person, the political arena in which He lived was not a cake walk by any means. The Jews living under the Roman rule were oppressed, overtaxed and overwhelmed and those who revolted against the Pax Romana might have been crucified for their disobedience.

    I found it interesting that the Bible refers to the right and to the left (though not in a political sense) in a number of verses. Is this coincidental or is the Lord trying to tell us something? Read these:

"Do not turn aside from any of the commands I give you today, to the right or to the left, following other gods and serving them." Deuteronomy 28:14

"Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the laws my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go." Joshua 1:7

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'" Isaiah 30:21

    If there's one thing I have learned this past year is it's far better to pledge my allegiance to God than to country. Following Him will always come first in my life so I must vote according to God's laws, pursuing life, liberty and happiness in His kingdom. After all, that is where my citizenship lies. Our governing authorities are not flawless and the foundations are crumbling quickly as the standards of truth are being dismantled, but if we listen to His guidance and keep His law to the best of our ability, we will "be successful wherever we go." Toe the line, right down the middle and keep your eyes on Jesus.