Good Morning.

Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. (Exodus 18:21)

Not many realize that the criteria outlined to Moses by Jethro helped to inspire the founders of the United States when it came to the formation of the House of Representatives. In the beginning, the ideal was that “able men” were to be sought out in order to fill these positions. The hope was that, even though they were to be elected by the people, it was in the best interests of the American people to find those who met the same lofty standards that Moses used to find those who would help him.

Unfortunately, as is most often the case, these standards were ignored and abandoned over time, resulting in the political and social chaos that we are witnessing today. When people — even secular people — know that virtuous men are in power, they will rule with integrity. As a result, their problems can be addressed and overcome much better. But compare that with what happens when well-connected and corrupt people are given the reins of government — there is no peace; instead there is constant turmoil.

The Bible tells us that, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan” (Proverbs 29:2). This universal law has not changed one little bit and, in my opinion, many of us are groaning under the weight of corruption and blatant rebellion against God. So then, if there is to be any hope for this nation, we must first pray for forgiveness because we have failed to seek for “able men” to lead us. We must reset and reaffirm righteous standards of governance so that only those who aspire for righteousness may serve as our leaders. Lofty? Yes! Impossible? Nothing is impossible for God. So then let us do our part; may we turn from our wickedness, seek His face and pray that He may heal our land.

Blessings and Shalom,  

Bill  

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