Politics….the good, the bad and the ugly….
I have not wanted to make this blog step into the arena of politics…but, this article came across my path and I had to share it…
No matter what side or party I may fall into…right now I am having a hard time…I have never seen such division, chaos, in my life time…even the 1960’s didn’t seem so bad as we see now…
But, looking through the ages of man, there have been times of chaos…just reading through the Scriptures …time and time again as nation rose against nation, brother against brother….judgment and peace, or the historical time line of civilizations around the world, there were times of peace and others of chaos…pride, power, the lust for power has remained the same…it just was not so televised, so instant…
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.
1Tim.2.1-6
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good;seek peace and pursue it.
Ps.34.13-14
When pride comes, then comes disgrace,but with the humble is wisdom.
Prov.11.2
“Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
The horse is made ready for the day of battle,but the victory belongs to the Lord.
Prov.21.24,Prov.21.21,Prov.21.31
John 17…Jesus praying for us…
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities.
For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad.
Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority?
Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good.
But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain.
For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.
Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience.
For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing.
Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.
Rom.13.1-7
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.
You also, be patient.
Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.
Jas.3.16-18,Jas.5.7-9
2 Peter 2…
Do not love the world or the things in the world.
If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.
And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.
1John.2.15,1John.2.16,1John.2.17,1John.2.28
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matt.6.33
Thank YOU…
Seek ye first…
My Peace…
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