September 10, 2008

• Politics

  “Politics was about gaining personal and familial success.” These words were used by scholar Adrian Goldsworthy to describe ancient Rome, but they easily could describe politics in any country, in any era. People often use politics to gain and keep power, or to seek personal achievement, success, and control.

  Adolf Hitler represented an extreme application of this attitude. He once said, “I recognize no moral law in politics. Politics is a game, in which every sort of trick is permissible, and in which the rules are constantly being changed by the players to suit themselves.” Unfortunately, this is not much different from how some politicians approach their lives today.

  But Daniel was promoted to the pinnacle of power without ever resorting to tricks. He spent his life as a servant, seeking first God’s Kingdom and being trustworthy in everything he did. Even when others resorted to political tricks and tried to bring him down, Daniel never compromised, but continued to serve faithfully. He prayed diligently and remained a man of principle.

  Daniel persevered, and eventually the political games and conspiracies failed. The lies of his enemies were exposed. God protected Daniel, and he was given even greater respect and power.

  Today, what advice would Daniel give you? First, no matter what others do, you don’t have to resort to tricks. Instead, commit yourself to being a person of integrity. Faithfully seek to serve God and others.

  Develop a deep, personal relationship with God. Be ready to persevere, and never compromise. Devote yourself to prayer. Get involved in your community. Stand for Biblical principles. Vote. Don’t be silent!

   

   

  “You can put lipstick on a pig. It’s still a pig,”  Do you find Obama’s intentional or unintential remarks about Sarah Palin offensive? 

  

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