Proverbs 14:34 (NKJV)
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
The word “exalt” means to lift up. The word “righteousness” refers to God’s morality, integrity, and character as revealed in the Holy Bible. The word “sin” is anything that opposes God’s righteousness and the word “reproach” refers to the disapproval of sin by God.
With those definitions we could conclude that the phrase, “righteousness exalts a nation,” affirms that a nation’s righteousness is determined by how well its public policies conform to God’s standards as found in the Holy Bible, which is the Word of God.
In America today, the only way there will be God-honoring public officials is if God-honoring citizens elect them. Therefore, the first and foremost consideration in choosing a candidate is whether that individual will advance policies upholding biblical standards of righteousness as outlined in God’s Word.
Unfortunately, not all Christians, Jews, Protestants, or Catholics follow this guideline of truth. During an election period, this guideline of truth can be reduced to the phrase, “Vote the Bible.” If righteousness is to exalt a nation, then God-honoring policy must be enacted by people who vote the Bible – by people who vote for biblical truth!
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