The pressure to vote based on identity—whether it’s race, gender, or class—is fierce. The secular culture around us constantly pushes this narrative, making it seem like identity is the only thing that matters in political decisions. However, as Christians, we are called to live—and vote—by a higher standard. The values of the Kingdom of God should be the foundation of our decisions, both in private and public life, rather than the fleeting winds of social pressure.

But lately, I’ve heard troubling stories of committed, active Christians setting aside their biblical worldview when it comes to the ballot box. They’ve bought into the narrative that a person’s identity is more important than their values or policies. They’re voting not based on where a candidate stands on issues like life, religious freedom, justice, and morality, but on whether that candidate looks like them or fits into a preferred category of identity.

This approach betrays a misunderstanding of what it means to live for Christ’s Kingdom.

Christians Must Uphold Biblical Values

The Bible speaks clearly about what we, as Christians, are to uphold in society. We are to stand for truth, justice, righteousness, and the protection of the vulnerable. But that’s not all. Scripture also calls us to uphold the created order, honor the environment, and respect the dignity of every human being (Genesis 1:27). This includes recognizing the significance of being created male and female, understanding marriage as a union between one man and one woman, and stewarding God’s creation wisely.

These principles go deeper than surface-level identity politics. They root us in a worldview that honors God’s design and calls us to preserve truth in a world that is constantly reshaping itself according to human desires.

When we allow our vote to be shaped by cultural trends instead of these biblical doctrines, we stray from the foundation of our faith. Voting based on identity neglects the deeper moral and spiritual issues that we, as Christians, are called to uphold.

Voting with a Biblical Worldview

What does it mean to vote with a biblical worldview? It means you place God’s priorities and values above the world’s. You measure a candidate not by how they make you feel or how they relate to your identity, but by how their policies align with God’s standards for justice, morality, and righteousness. You stand for what God has commanded us to uphold: truth, charity, creation, and the dignity of human life.

When you vote with a biblical worldview, you must consider a candidate’s stance on these core issues:

• On Life: Do they value and protect the sanctity of life from conception to natural death?
• On Family: Do they promote policies that strengthen the family structure, as God intended?
• On Freedom: Will they defend religious freedom, ensuring that the Church can continue to be salt and light in society?
• On Justice: Do their policies truly uplift the poor and oppressed, or do they create systems that ultimately lead to more suffering?
• On the Environment: Do they support the responsible stewardship of God’s creation, honoring the world He has entrusted to us?
• On the Economy: Will their economic policies promote prosperity while respecting the dignity of work and providing opportunities for all?
• On Sex & Gender: Do they uphold the biblical truth about the created order, affirming male and female distinctions and protecting the integrity of marriage between a man and a woman?

If these questions don’t come first when deciding your vote, then something is out of order in your priorities.

The Danger of Setting Faith Aside

It’s tempting to compartmentalize. To think, “Well, I’m a Christian in my personal life, but when I step into the voting booth, it’s different.” But Christ didn’t call you to be His disciple on Sundays alone. The Kingdom of God touches every aspect of your life, including your politics.

The Bible calls us to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). That means bringing the truth of God’s Word into every sphere—including the public one. When you vote based on identity, you dim that light. When you place cultural narratives over biblical values, you lose your saltiness. And when the Church does this on a large scale, it forfeits its prophetic voice in society.

A Call to Return to Biblical Convictions

It’s time to return to the roots of our faith. I’m calling on Christians to stand for something greater than identity politics. Stand for the values that transcend culture. Stand for the values of the Kingdom of God. When you enter that voting booth, ask yourself: What does the Bible say about the issues facing our society? What would Christ have me prioritize?

Let your vote reflect your faith, not your identity. After all, we are citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven first and foremost. Let’s make sure our votes reflect that truth.