Definition of "idiot" - and utterly foolish or senseless person
Alright people, we have to show at least a little respect for those who run our country, and calling them "idiots" is really the worst way we could go about showing them respect. You want them to listen to your pleas? Well that won't happen when you're calling them names.
Let's admit it, these people wouldn't be running our country if they were truly idiots. They may make bad decisions, they may make us angry, but they are not idiots. If you don't believe me read the definition of the word again. (And this was the nicer of the two definitions I could have given you.)
Let us encourage and pray for our leaders. Let us not tear them down and call them names or call them out every time they make a mistake. Remember, they are human just like you and me. They may have moments when they make rash, senseless decisions, but that does not make them senseless fools.
I encourage all Christians to pray for our leaders. Ask that God guide their steps, and turn them into Godly men and women who can wisely run our country. I encourage all Christians to refrain from bashing our leaders, and calling them names. This really and truly gets us no place at all. Take a Stand and be better than that.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Fear... of the Future?
"We have nothing to fear but fear itself." - FDR
Why are we so afraid of what may happen to this country? It's written in the Bible, “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Matthew 6:34) If we're so afraid of the future why aren't we doing something write now to keep bad from happening later?
My mind is a jumble of confusion, my heart is conflicted, my stomach is in knots.
To act to save this country could be standing up against our government. How do we do this? Do we dare do this? How will they thrash out against us? It's my firm belief that God gave us particular leaders for reasons. Obeying them could be doing wrong, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't SUBMIT to them. As Daniel did, he worked for some truly wicked people in the Bible, but he never turned against them. He sometimes disobeyed them, for example when he prayed and was thrown into the lions' den, but he submitted the authority God had given them.
I believe that people have gotten confused about how we as Christians should act against the government. They wish to overturn the government by any means possible. This is a dangerous mindset, and treasonous to boot. If you fear for the future of our country and think revolutionary thoughts, these may get you somewhere eventually, but as Christians we should NOT embrace fighting and war. There are other ways to try convincing the government of what they are doing wrong. Granted they won't always listen nor care, but trying is key. Let's take a Stand Together and voice our opinions to the world and to our country.
Why are we so afraid of what may happen to this country? It's written in the Bible, “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Matthew 6:34) If we're so afraid of the future why aren't we doing something write now to keep bad from happening later?
My mind is a jumble of confusion, my heart is conflicted, my stomach is in knots.
To act to save this country could be standing up against our government. How do we do this? Do we dare do this? How will they thrash out against us? It's my firm belief that God gave us particular leaders for reasons. Obeying them could be doing wrong, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't SUBMIT to them. As Daniel did, he worked for some truly wicked people in the Bible, but he never turned against them. He sometimes disobeyed them, for example when he prayed and was thrown into the lions' den, but he submitted the authority God had given them.
I believe that people have gotten confused about how we as Christians should act against the government. They wish to overturn the government by any means possible. This is a dangerous mindset, and treasonous to boot. If you fear for the future of our country and think revolutionary thoughts, these may get you somewhere eventually, but as Christians we should NOT embrace fighting and war. There are other ways to try convincing the government of what they are doing wrong. Granted they won't always listen nor care, but trying is key. Let's take a Stand Together and voice our opinions to the world and to our country.
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