It was only three years ago that I stood and encouraged Christian voters to exercise their legal and moral right to help steer this country away from the path it was heading down.
And yet here we are again — another election, another round of parties lining up to ask for our vote.
Let’s be honest: none of the current parties, nor the system they operate in, fully reflect the convictions of every follower of Jesus Christ. As the years roll on, each election starts to sound like white noise — the same bland promise of “we can do better than the other side.”
Meanwhile, the majority of Kiwis vote based on one question: “What’s in it for me?” It’s proof of how entitled our society has become. The main parties fight for the centre, leaning left or right depending on the season, but the pitch is always the same: personal gain.
So Christians today ask, “Should I even vote?” The answer — yes or no — lies with the individual. But Scripture is clear: government is legitimate because God ordains authority, yet it is never ultimate and never exempt from divine scrutiny. Romans 13:1–7 / 1 Peter 2:13–17 / Daniel 2:21 / John 19:11
And here’s the part we forget: Christians make up a sizeable and influential voting block in this country — if we actually use it.
Jesus said we must be salt and light in this world. Matthew 5:14–16 / Philippians 2:15 / Ephesians 5:8–11
Salt and light is not passive. It is public witness, moral clarity, and cultural engagement grounded in Scripture. If we fail to step into that space, someone else will fill the void.
This newsletter — ON POINT — is still being received by the majority of parliamentary members and church leaders across New Zealand. Why? Because we want those who set the moral direction of this nation to understand where true North is, and not be swayed by outside pressure.
This world is not the final measure of justice, truth, or hope — which is exactly why Christians speak prophetically into it. 1 John 2:17 / 2 Corinthians 4:18 / Hebrews 13:14 / 1 Peter 1:24–25 / Psalm 102:25–27 / Revelation 21:1
A young preacher once said, “If we’re not dead, then let’s proceed ahead.” So let’s proceed.
Take this opportunity to raise the Christian voice in New Zealand. Question those who wish to be our political servants — attend meetings, send an email, or even make a phone call. Talk to them, not at them (Colossians 4:6). Ask where they stand on the issues that matter to God-fearing people.
Then decide whether their character, convictions, and direction deserve your tick on the ballot paper.
Your vote is not just a civic act — it is an act of stewardship. Use it.