Christians's Expectations of Their Government

This week, Andrew chimes in on a past episode about Donald Trump and Christians, bringing another perspective on the topic. In addition, Tyler, Andrew, and Ben ask themselves, what should Christians expect from their government?
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[@Snippets-of-Mendi]

I'm experiencing a real struggle seeing much Christ-like behavior at the center of today's Christian Nationalism movement. If the goal is spreading the love of Jesus and His message they are failing horribly. I see so many things that make me cringe and seem so far from God's word and the model for how we should live as Christians. God gave everyone a free will to choose Him and while there are so many problems in our country, I greatly value the religious freedoms we ALL enjoy today and I don't think any political party (right or left) should take away the freedom to make that personal choice. Thank you for reminding us this messy world is temporary and Jesus is our only true savior from any of it.

[@spweber54]

Great topic and very timely, as well.
If we are trying to 'win' unbelieving family members to Christ, we need to not only be able to explain 'why' we vote for certain individuals or political parties, but we must also be very sensitive and loving in our explanations. Our biblical 'worldview' must be 'seen' by them as we are living, acting and talking consistent with that biblical 'worldview', otherwise they will simply write us off as hypocrites and we will harm our future opportunities to witness to them.
Voting is a right and a sacred privilege, so the mature Christian should do his/her research/homework on candidates for office and be able to say why or why not that person deserves their vote.
Understanding that God is Sovereign and puts government leaders in place should in no way circumvent our duty to vote. This is similar to prayer, witnessing and every other aspect of the Christian life.... We do these things out of loving, grateful obedience to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.