Jesus was not a political leader in any sense of the word.
David, and Solomon were tyrants.
And George Washington was a Deist.
He was the greatest political leader. But we weren't discussing political leaders. We were discussing rulers. And Jesus is the King of Kings (ruler of rulers).
David, and Solomon were tyrants.
David and Solomon were monarchs, but they were not tyrants. Soloman moved in that direction in his later years, althoug it was his son who pushed it into tyranny. But David was a servant of his people. He was imperfect, but his heart was good. I just finished 2 Samuel and have a pretty fresh memory of David's actions and heart.
And George Washington was a Deist.
George Washington may not have had the same beliefs about G-d's intervention that I do, but he was not someone who believed that G-d does not intervene in the hearts of men. And he was an excellent example of a Christian ruler, whether a Christian or not.
Shalom.
David, and Solomon were tyrants.
And George Washington was a Deist.
You never asked for political rulers. You asked for "rulers". Jesus rules all! Please try to understand
Israel under David and Solomon prospered like never before or since. The common man under David and Solomon's rule fared better then he ever had before. How is it tyrannical to serve your people well. David and Solomon (at least during his early years) ruled in strict accordance to God's command. You can't go wrong when you're obeying God. Tyrants don't obey God, they obey themselves. Please try to understand.
George Washington was indeed a believer in God but from his speaches and his prayer journal it is seen that he is not a deist (at least as websters defines the term) Washington called on God repeatedly for aid and blessing (which is not a deist ideal) and in his journal and some of his speaches called on Jesus Christ. As far as can be seen from his words and actions he is a Christian. Please try to understand, it isn't enough to just know.
GSA(P)