Q - Do Christians have a responsibility to participate in politics?

A - Yes. God established three institutions: the family, the church, and the civil government. Paul states in Romans 13:1 that "the (governmental) authorities that exist have been established by God." Therefore we are responsible to the divine institution of government. Christians should always submit to the governing authorities, unless the government forbids what God requires (Dan. 6; Matthew 22:5 22; Romans 13; Acts 4:18 31; 5:17 29; 1 Peter 2:13-17).

"When the government condones what God condemns, we must obey God rather that men." - Adrian Rogers, Pastor and Author

The principle of submission to governing authorities includes not only obeying the laws of the land, but it also includes participating in government at all levels possible. Think about it. Since God established government, would He then tell His people to stay out of it? No. God expects us to get involved. Jesus put it this way: "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's" (Matt. 22:21).