“As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; So is a wicked ruler over the poor people. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.” (Proverbs 28:15-16 KJV)
These keep us mindful of the kind of rulers we should be careful not to let slip into positions of power. Especially, in a democratic process where the ultimate power of self-rule is vested in each citizen. We choose who and how we should be ruled and served. We give power to those who govern for our common good. There is grave danger, for a wicked ruler like a roaring lion and ranging bear; or one that lacks understanding, to be seated at the helm and rule the nation with oppression, especially on the helpless and the poor.
We are called upon to have Godly standards to base on to judge and identify trustworthy people for leadership. One test this passage tells is a person's hate against covetousness and greed. But, we can't see the contents of a person's heart. Hence, we need guidance from the One who sees. In Christ Jesus, we have Him to teach us and guide us. He is the person of the Holy Spirit. With the knowledge of God's holy and written Word and with prayers, we should go to the polls and vote as the Spirit of the Lord reveals in us. We are to appoint our public servants and “leaders” guided by values rooted in faith of God and guided by the lens of His Words. When we choose our leaders with the blessing of the Lord, there will be long days of prosperity.
We don't only look at the person's outward facade and body language. Those can be faked. As sons and daughters of the Most High God by grace through faith in Christ Jesus, He guides us by the promptings of the Holy Spirit. The Lord said this to Samuel, who was sent to anoint a new king of Israel: “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7 ESV)
And I Say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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