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'when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn...'

Proverbs, chapter 29 of the King James Bible tells us:

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn...Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance... The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it... In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice... The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it... Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest...The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul... If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked... The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever...When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall... Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he... Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him... An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression... A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit... Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not... The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe... Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD... An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.”

As Christians we must adhere to the Word of our LORD and choose only those men that meet Biblical standards for leaders... Anyone less is not Biblically qualified to hold the office of civil magistrate.

Please reflect upon this testimony from the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America and see that it is a good rule for you to follow when choosing men for leadership:

When participating in political elections, the Christian should support and vote only for such men as are publicly committed to scriptural principles of civil government. Should the Christian seek civil office by political election, he must openly inform those whose support he seeks of his adherence to Christian principles of civil government.
[1 Chron. 16:31; 2 Cor. 6:14-18; 2 Chron. 19:6-7; Dan. 2:48; Eph. 4:25. RPCNA WCF XXIII, Testimony, paragraph #29, p. A-77]

Now dear friends, let us rejoice in the instruction of our LORD and turn from our disobedience in this matter... Perhaps the good LORD will see our repentance, listen to our cries for help and give us godly men to govern over us. Amen.
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