Evangelicals and Politics

I see a lot of political posts on Facebook. Some hint that Evangelicals should support Donald Trump. I can’t say I really get the connection. So far Donald Trump has said Iowans are a stupid, the Des Moines Register is a third-rate publication, he is his own advisor, if Ivanka wasn’t his daughter she is hot enough that he would date her. He is angry that he got shut out in Colorado. He is very confusing. He claims he knows the process but then when it doesn’t favor him he goes ballistic and starts threatening. All this being said I find none of the current candidates suitable for evangelicals.

The apostle Paul writes to Timothy the following:

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;” 1 Timothy 2:1-3 KJV

I can’t say I was an Obama supporter but I find this verse tells me “first of all” I am supposed to pray for those that are in power. That would be president Obama, the Senate, the House and our Iowa government and city governments. This doesn’t say you can’t complain or promote against a certain candidate but it says we’re supposed to pray first of all. I’m not sure I meet these requirements but they are written for our learning and admonition.