how does devout christians justify voting Democrat?

[dogs4thewin]

It's not a binary decision. We should do both.
Also we are not relying on the government to do it for us, we are attempting to direct the government to do it.
No point praying "Your will be done on Earth as in Heaven" and then not follow it up with action. Which includes voting along the same lines as our prayer.

If we didn't live in a democracy, then it wouldn't be an issue. But we do, so whether we like it or not we are participants in government. God will hold us accountable for our vote.

We will also be held accountable for KNOWINGLY enabling people. God expects people to help themselves and pull their own wight; that is why He said for six days you shell WORK. If you knowingly allow someone to NOT manage their resources then you are guilty, as well.