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Resource 5.4 - Candidate Evaluation
- Jake MacAulay
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
Resource 5.4 provides a practical framework for evaluating candidates or elected officials through a Biblical worldview versus a Pagan (secular) worldview. Rather than focusing on party labels or personalities, this resource encourages citizens to listen carefully to a candidate’s words, stated principles, and understanding of government authority. It asks whether a candidate recognizes constitutional limits, acknowledges God as the source of justice and rights, and understands the proper role and jurisdiction of civil government.
The resource outlines key questions to consider, such as whether a candidate appeals to God’s unchanging standard of justice or promotes a “living, evolving” standard based on perceived needs. It also challenges voters to assess whether candidates can correctly identify which level of government is responsible for solving specific problems like taxes, spending, or regulation. Sample questions are included to help voters engage candidates on issues such as the sanctity of life, the purpose of government, the source of authority, and the principles that guide their decisions.
A comparison chart contrasts two opposing worldviews. The Biblical View affirms that the state is divinely ordained but limited, leading to patriotism and a constitutional republic. It emphasizes enumerated powers, separation of powers, state sovereignty, and the understanding that rights come from God and are protected—not granted—by government. In contrast, the Pagan (Secular) View presents the state as supreme and unlimited, leading to state worship and tyranny. Under this view, courts and executives legislate, states lose sovereignty, rights come from government, and God is excluded entirely.
This resource equips Christians and informed citizens with discernment tools to evaluate leadership through foundational principles rather than political rhetoric, helping ensure that those elected understand constitutional authority, moral accountability, and the proper role of government.
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