The victory of Donald Trump has stirred the widest range of emotions, ranging from euphoria to abject hopelessness, and Christians are no exceptions. Everyone is talking about what they will do now that he is president – ranging from dancing in the streets to leaving the country. In the midst of all this, here’s some thoughts on things Christians should NOT do following this election.

– Don’t gloat

There are people in our nation who are fearful. Correctly or not they’ve been given the perception that they, their livelihood, and their families are endangered by a Trump presidency. Hearing Christians inordinately revel in the ascendancy of the man they believe to be the embodiment of that fear can only serve to heighten it.

These are people who have heard us say, “Character matters.” Hearing Christians inordinately revel in the ascendancy of a man they believe to be the antithesis of…