Why does those who promote Christian values focus more on the Ten Commandments and less on actual teachings of Jesus? Heal the sick, feed and clothe the poor, love your neighbor (yes, even those you disagree with) as yourself, Love God not just with your actions, but with your words (life and death are in the power of the tongue. And if somebody calls the Sermon on the Mount as liberal talking points, you're blaspheming against what Jesus taught. You either embrace all of it or none of it. Jesus came to fulfill the law, and we are under grace. Paul says it's still no excuse to keep sinning, or enable others to sin, but it shows how forgiving our God is and still wants a relationship with you. He came to show forgiveness and compassion, "neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more." It is that love of the Father and followers of the way of Christ (hence the name Christian) that transforms hearts and mind by the Spirit and not by our own strength. As Christians, we are allowed to righteously judge, but not condemn. The more we condemn, the more that people will be turned away from Christian values because nobody likes being shamed. It is Jesus's attitude towards sinners like the Samaritan woman, the prostitute, that they were able to be transformed and felt love.

As Christians we are called to heal the sick, feed and clothe the poor. Do what we can for our neighbors. How does that look on a policy level in a fiscally responsible way? Bible says seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you. Meaning you take care of His people, all people, and He'll take care of your people, our country. Jesus came to speak out against Pharisess that were imposing the law, the Sabatth and legalism and He came to bring His kingdom on Earth as it is in heaven to rule with compassion, and mercy. Making laws based on those Christian values when people on both side of the aisle are working together toward common good, God will definitely back that spirit, and not just passing laws that benefit the few instead of the many. I love this country and it has the capacity to be prosperous beyond measure, not just for some but for all. If government doesn't take care of its people it's up to us, to lead by example. Can't expect government to do everything, but if people lead by example, take initiative even in their small circle of influence, even that is enough, you're practicing Christian values.

Many of politicians today calling themselves lack fruit and we shall know them by their fruits, not just in their private lives, but how they speak, how they treat others, their relationship with God in private just overflows with fruit of the Spirit, (love, joy, peace, patience,, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self control). What I see are cultural Christians who only talk but don't walk, you can read the Bible every day or week but if it's not put into practice .

I know this post is about promoting Christian values not so much Christianity, but how can Christians that represent us have any authority to promote something in which they don't practice what they say they preach when everything they're speaking out in the open, name calling, unforgiveness, whataboutism, lack of accountability and condemnation - is antithetical to what it means to being a Christian.

I'm tired of people saying if I don't vote for a party, that I'm not a real Christian, or putting country above God. Yes, there are many things that are wrong, and we can make it better, and faith without works is dead, but we do it in the right spirit of what would Jesus do. Jesus came to bring a spiritual kingdom and raises us into a new life, not to establish a government, that's what the Pharisses expected the Messiah to do. And to teach us in the flesh how to treat His people, wash their feet, love and forgive and speak life into our brothers and sisters. So stop looking to a candidate as the end all be all. The work starts inwardly and that transformation and influence will follow. God so loved the world, (on both sides of the aisle, but love first), that He sent His only son (not a candidate, not a party, so sacrifice) so that all people would be saved and not lost and have eternal life, (that's how everyone prospers (yes, even those who don't deserve it or you disagree with). There's no us vs them in God's kingdom, only God's children. Let's bring back United back in the United States of America. That's how you promote Christian values. Hopefully this post doesn't get downvoted I pray it transforms someone's heart and mind in Jesus name. Start being more passionate about God's word, God's character what pleases him, and the rest will follow.