I’m Rev. Jay Stuart Glover, welcome to Faith Talk.
Today’s episode is titled “Voting: As An Act of Stewardship.”
In Genesis, God created the heavens, the earth, and humanity. Genesis 2:15 says, “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” God entrusted humanity with the responsibility of stewarding His creation. Today, we explore how this concept of stewardship extends beyond physical creation to encompass our civic responsibilities, including voting.
Stewardship and Voting
From a faith-based perspective, voting can be seen as an extension of stewardship. It’s an act of using our collective power and responsibility to care for the world, seek justice, promote the common good, and align society with God's values of love, peace, and equality. As Jesus taught us to pray, *“Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” voting is one way we participate in bringing God’s will to fruition in our communities.
Stewardship is more than just tending to the land. Biblically, stewardship is about managing all the resources God has given us—our time, talents, money, and yes, our influence on societal structures. Just as Adam was given dominion over creation, we are entrusted with the care of everything within our control. In today’s world, that includes voting, which directly affects legislation, public policy, and the well-being of our neighbors.
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