Politics
The other day I saw Jack Layton on T.V., Canada’s most popular politician with “social” interests. It made me sick.
When will politicians ever learn? Especially in Canada. When I turn on the TV, when elections are in full swing, I always feel the slime. Lies covered up with jargon and fake half smiles. These are the people leading our country? People who don’t know how to tell the truth?
Different people have different views on Barack Obama. Whatever your stance, it’s fair to say he’s done well so far. Why? Because he actually believes in what he is communicating to the public. Sure, there is some maneuvering going on. Political maneuvering is necessary in all arenas, but how we do this maneuvering makes the difference.
I never believe politicians in Canada. I don’t hear honesty in their voices. I don’t trust them. From what I’ve seen, Pierre Trudeau, although not perfect, seemed like a trustworthy man; a leader of influence.
What does this have to do with God or our spiritual lives? Justice: leaders are called by God to lead justly. God asks leaders to govern with wisdom, honesty, integrity and transparency. Samuel was one such leader…one of a few.
Are we seeking Justice in our own lives? Do we have others best intentions in mind? How are we communicating those intentions; with love or ulterior motives and intentions?
Imagine what our world would look like if people led like Jesus:
Matthew 5
The Beatitudes
1Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying: 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
When will politicians ever learn? Especially in Canada. When I turn on the TV, when elections are in full swing, I always feel the slime. Lies covered up with jargon and fake half smiles. These are the people leading our country? People who don’t know how to tell the truth?
Different people have different views on Barack Obama. Whatever your stance, it’s fair to say he’s done well so far. Why? Because he actually believes in what he is communicating to the public. Sure, there is some maneuvering going on. Political maneuvering is necessary in all arenas, but how we do this maneuvering makes the difference.
I never believe politicians in Canada. I don’t hear honesty in their voices. I don’t trust them. From what I’ve seen, Pierre Trudeau, although not perfect, seemed like a trustworthy man; a leader of influence.
What does this have to do with God or our spiritual lives? Justice: leaders are called by God to lead justly. God asks leaders to govern with wisdom, honesty, integrity and transparency. Samuel was one such leader…one of a few.
Are we seeking Justice in our own lives? Do we have others best intentions in mind? How are we communicating those intentions; with love or ulterior motives and intentions?
Imagine what our world would look like if people led like Jesus:
Matthew 5
The Beatitudes
1Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying: 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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