Exodus 18:21 Statement
Declaring the Standard of Righteous Rule for 2028
“Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers…” — Exodus 18:21
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom—and the foundation of righteous rule. According to Exodus 18:21, those entrusted with civil authority must be able men who fear God, love truth, and hate covetousness. A ruler who lacks these qualities will not uphold justice and cannot be trusted to govern rightly.
Abortion is the open defiance of God’s law and the sanctioned slaughter of the innocent. A nation that permits such bloodshed is a nation without the fear of God—and a ruler who will not oppose it with urgency is unfit to lead.
Therefore, we affirm the following:
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We will not support, endorse, or vote for any presidential candidate in 2028 who does not commit to making the complete and immediate abolition of abortion a priority of their administration. Incrementalism, regulation, and delay are not righteous alternatives. The duty of civil government is justice, not compromise.
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We demand public commitment from candidates who seek our support—demonstrated by concrete pledges, not vague pro-life language. We expect action to recognize the right to life from fertilization, to enforce equal justice for the preborn, and to wield every federal power righteously.
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We will not be party to the continued shedding of innocent blood. Our allegiance is first to the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. Political expediency is not our guide—obedience is.
We call upon fellow Christians, pastors, officeholders, and citizens to join us in holding the line. America cannot be great while it protects murder. Leadership that tolerates abortion fails the test of Exodus 18:21. It is time to choose righteous rulers—or to stand alone if necessary.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Let us not trade that wisdom for votes.
Signed,
Rev. Sam Jones - Abundant Life Christian Fellowship Humboldt, IA
Mrs. Sarah Jones
Rev. Cary Gordon - Cornerstone World Outreach Sioux City, IA
Pastor Raymond Simmons - Ascension Reformed Church Red Oak, IA
Rep. Zach Dieken
T. Russell Hunter - Founder, Abolitionist Rising
Nathan Weisser - Media Production - Abolitionists Rising
Tom Hoefling - Equal Protection for Posterity
Stu McArthur - Abortion is Murder KS
Jarrod Ridge - Founder, End Abortion NE
Jeremy Dannewitz
David Brownfield
Brandi Tammen
Stephen Reedy
Joan Reedy
Michelle Patterson
Anna Lee
Sharon Tammen
Carter Krei
Joshua Whitney
Jacob Ellis
Kris Jones
Caleb Hacker
Patrick Wells
Trenton Hicks
Stone Shelnutt
Kevan Myers - Grace Christian Fellowship, KS
Warren Freeman
Kyle Truman - Hope Fellowship
Joseph Davis
Steven Rigsby
Tinly Unruh
Shane Shelnutt
Rick Small - Abolitionist Society of Cave Creek AZ
Eric Seeley
Chris Krause
Robert Allen
Emily Tucker
Brooke Rosener
Kristie McGregor
Emily Curtis
Micah Sample
Carson Davis - Abolitionists Rising
Daryl Rodriguez - President, Love of Truth Ministries
Elijah Thompson - President, Heritage Restored
Tristan Peyton
Sarah Vick - Founder, Amomlogetics
Kristy Williams
Jen Erwin - Admin Director - Abolish Abortion North Carolina
Elijah Woods
Jacob Miller - Central Texas Abolitionist Society
James Anthony
Byron Miller - Abolish abortion Canada NB
Myra Lemmond
Rachel Burkey - Abolitionists Rising
Brittany Meeker - Abolish Abortion Indiana
Pastor Wesley Russell - Immanuel Baptist Church Pikeville, KY
Thomas Hochmann
Benje Graves - Lead Elder - Vision Community Church
Donald Barnes - Pastor, Lick Fork Church