Political Advice / Those Who Rule Over Us

 

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Noah Webster (1785-1843) admonished American citizens to carefully weigh the person they voted for, because that person, once elected, would be elected ruler over all. These are Webster's words:

When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting for public officers, let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers, "just men who will rule in the fear of God." The preservation of government depends on the faithful discharge of this duty; if the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted; laws will be made, not for the public good so much as for selfish or local purposes; corrupt or incompetent men will be appointed to execute the laws; the public revenues will be squandered on unworthy men; and the rights of the citizens will be violated or disregarded. If a republican government fails to secure public prosperity and happiness, it must be because the citizens neglect the divine commands, and elect bad men to make and administer the laws.

I suggest we fall on our faces in prayer; that we determine to do what God has commanded of us; that we study political candidates enough to know whether they are "just people who will rule in the fear of God" and we exercise our right to vote as if it is our duty and obligation.

2 Samuel 23:3b  -  He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

Comments

[Monboy2303]

Thank you for your courage to tackle the topic that most pastors run from. Please know that Kosciusko Silent NO More joins you in prayer for our nation. We will be launching a 40 day fast and prayer for our nation on Sept 28. We believe that we might be involved in the TEA party movement, and that there are massive political problems, but believe this stems from the fact that We the People have turned away from God. If we are a "moral people," then we will automatically elect a "moral leader." That is the missing piece of this crazy puzzle. We have become desensitized to the uncomfortable things around us called sin. We have dodged that arena, and now we elect what makes us smile... We elect people that make us feel good. Please know sir, that we pray for you, and we hold your arms up in with prayer. We need men of courage like you who will lead with boldness and live their lives with holiness. Thank you for your stand. Thank you for your courage.