In our world, we see victory and defeat almost constantly, often simultaneously. Nightly news broadcasts often show victory for one country and defeat for another. In children’s games, even, there is always a winner and the remaining players are losers. Therefore, victory and defeat are inescapable in the realm of politics. Just as there are right and wrong ways to get dressed, clean the house, and so forth, there are right and wrong responses to Christian victory and defeat in government.
A right response, if a Christian or conservative obtains an important government office (senator, speaker of the House, and so on), is to celebrate the good news with fellow Christians.
Further, the official should also address hot-button issues in a genuinely God-honoring way.
For example, if a Christian became a senator or representative, he or she could take part in legislation to ban indoctrination in colleges in all 50 states.
Christians not in political office can also pray for believers in those situations every day, and also for unbelievers. If a Christian is defeated in government, whether through losing an election or debate to another candidate or in other situations, admirable responses include rejoicing with fellow Christians if the winner is a true believer, or praying for the victor if he or she does not know Christ. Another admirable reaction is to have faith that God will provide the best solution for all parties involved.
Just as there are right reactions to Christian victory in government, there are also wrong attitudes about it.
For example, a Christian who wins a government office could let it get to his or her head and look down on less successful people.
Theoretically, he or she might also enact harmful legislation. He or she might be so afraid of losing power that they affirm and approve of anything the government promotes, even if it does not glorify God.
If the Christian official does not become prideful, the general believing populace might become overly proud of him or her and idolize them.
Conversely, the general unbelieving populace could make snide remarks about them (verbally, in news articles, debates, or interviews) and accuse them of being bullies, even though he or she had no such intention.
The right attitude toward Christian defeat in government is to accept it humbly, without being a sore loser. However, there are also wrong responses to this.
Some “sore losers” might not whine and kick their feet in a debate if someone else wins, but they will still “tantrum” in other ways. They may feel jealous or bitter toward others with government jobs, not believe God has a better course for them, and be ungrateful to Him for all of His help toward them.
Even if the Christian accepts defeat without murmuring, there may be a few “sore losers” among America’s believers. These complainers might act in the ways listed above, but also make hurtful jabs at the winning candidate (whether or not he or she is a Christian).
Also, the people who voted for the victor, or some members of America’s populace, could become “sore winners” by constantly boasting that the winner is the better candidate and that the loser knows nothing about politics.
In summary, there are right and wrong responses to conservative and Christian defeat and victory in government. We must always strive to have the correct attitudes and make the wisest choices about these things.
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