The Leadership Crisis in America

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[Shery]

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” Proverbs 29:2

In this or any country, leadership is crucial. There is a proverb — not a biblical proverb, but a wonderful one — that asks, “If the gold rusts, what shall the iron do?” That is, if our leadership is not what it ought to be, what will the people be like?

In this first of a two-part article, we’re going to discuss the character God requires of leaders.

As a general rule, we get the kind of leadership we deserve. God is greatly interested in a nation’s political life. Some think He ought to stay out of government, but the truth is, government must always look to Almighty God.

In November, Americans are going to vote. Voting is a privilege, but for the Christian, it’s more than that — it’s a duty. If you willingly do not vote, you disobey God, for Jesus said, “Render unto Caesar [the government] the things that are Caesar’s and unto God, the things that are God’s.” In America, “Caesar” is the “government of, by, and for the people.” To fail to participate is to sin against Almighty God. It’s unthinkable that God would have ordained government, then told His people to stay out of it.

A Christian Voter’s Guide One of the most frightening things I’ve heard people say is, “What difference does character make as long as a person can lead? Who cares about the character of an airplane pilot as long as he can fly the plane?” Friend, there’s a fatal flaw in that. When you say character doesn’t count, you’re really saying God doesn’t count. Character is rooted in God’s principles. You’re saying, “God, we can get along quite well...

[mountainlion]

Leadership and massive theft of monies and resources not to speak of our God given rights.

[Forgotten Amendments]

Sheep need leaders. If you consider ANY politician your “leader”, you don’t understand America. Our problem has been too much “leadership” from these petty tyrants.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

I believe that it is perfectly legal to go to a polling place, pick up a ballot, and place it in the box with nothing checked.

This way you are voting, but not voting for anyone in particular if you believe that all of the candidates are beyond hope.

So if that is what is meant by our obligation to vote, then I'm OK with that.

This election cycle, fortunately, we have some good choices so I will most likely be making actual votes rather than handing in an empty ballot.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

If the people get the leaders we deserve, then it is more important to have a populace with the right qualities than a leader with the right qualities.

If the populace is generally righteous, then they will most likely choose righteous leaders.

Occasionally they will accidentally vote for someone like Ralph Reed or Tom DeLay who pretends to be righteous, but no system is perfect.