5 ways the Gospel changes how we view political promises about money

Pray for our leaders and those in authority

Wherever we sit on the political spectrum, we are encouraged to pray for “kings and all those in authority” (1 Timothy 2:2). Regardless of our personal views on whether leaders are trustworthy, delivering on promises, or doing a ‘good job’. Let’s pray God would give them wisdom in their decision making and that our leaders would come to saving faith in the Lord Jesus. However well or badly they perform, we are encouraged to treat our leaders with respect and compassion, recognising them as those made in God’s image.

Remember that only God perfectly keeps his promises

Humans will let us down. It’s a fact of life which we have all experienced, yet we are often quick to place weighty expectations upon our political leaders. It is a good thing to hold our leaders to account but they can’t save us because they aren’t Jesus. Only Jesus will perfectly keep his promises.

Security in Jesus, not our country’s finances

As Christians, we know that this world is not our home, and that it can’t provide ultimate security. In Matthew 6 Jesus encourages us to store up treasures in heaven, reminding us that things in this world are easily broken, destroyed and stolen. Whether the focus is on taxes, the cost of living, stamp duty, or inflation, we know that the financial security of our country won’t fix the brokenness that we experience in this world.

Of course, the state of the country’s finances will impact our day-to-day. But no matter how effective the government is, or however much it is doing to deliver on its promises, it won’t satisfy our longing for something more. We aren’t called to relentlessly pursue financial security for ourselves now; eternal security is far more important.

Care for the vulnerable

If politicians aren’t providing good care for the marginalised and vulnerable in society, this makes the role of Christians in providing hope and help even more crucial. If broken promises are leaving people desperate and struggling, how can we be those who are proactive in providing practical care alongside gospel truth? At Kingdom Bank, we have the privilege of partnering with a wide variety of Christian ministries who are offering help to those who need it. If we feel let down by our politicians, we need to think about how to make our homes and churches places where people can find support.

Trust in God’s provision

Isn’t it a comfort to remember that our Sovereign Lord isn’t bound by how well politicians deliver on their promises? The Bible teaches us that God gives us what we need (Matthew 6:25-27), so we are to trust and rely on Him. We don’t need to despair when we see the economy struggling, and we should still strive to be generous, stewarding whatever we have for God’s glory. At Kingdom Bank, our savings accounts enable even the money you save to support vital UK ministries – just one of the ways you can use your finances to serve those in need.

Whether we feel frustrated or encouraged by how politicians are delivering on financial promises and plans, let’s be those who are distinctive in how we respond. Pray for our leaders, care for those most impacted, and trust in the Lord to provide all we need.