2. The Duty of Our Dual Citizenship Christians of the N.T. era had no say in their government… we do. ▫As Americans we have the right (some say obligation) to elect our rulers IF we vote, we must do so within the moral parameters of the Bible ▫When moral issues are at stake, the Christian must make them priority

3. Prominent Moral Issues that Demand Attention Two unmistakably moral issues are at the forefront of political discussions ▫Christians must decide on these issues not on their political merit but on their moral merit as defined by God’s word These issues demand our attention… ▫Abortion and Homosexuality

4. God creates life in the womb For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. Psalms 139:13-16 (KJV)

5. The Unborn Child is Living Soul Jer. 1:4, 5 Jeremiah was formed by God and ordained a prophet in his mother's womb Luke 1:13-15 John was filled with the Holy Ghost from his mother's womb Luke 1:44 John leaped for joy in the womb Gal. 1:15-16 Paul was chosen to preach while in his mother's womb James 2:26 Life is determined by the presence of the spirit

6. Homosexuality “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.” (Lev. 18:22) Paul speaks of homosexuals as “committing what is shameful” (Rom. 1:26-27) He then warns that “those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.”

7. If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14(NKJV)

8. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance. Psalms 3:12(NKJV)

9. We Can Make a Difference! You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matt. 5:13-16 NKJV)

10. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)