Disappointment Continues

I was just thinking about - - - -

It's difficult to watch a newscast without being subjected to a barrage of political and politician coverage (this makes a Remote Control a valuable tool these days). On the Democratic issues, it seems as though some are bent on a re-write of history and making promises that most intelligent people would deem impossible to fulfill. On the Republican side, it seems as though some are bent on re-defining what they have done and seeking to persuade people of actions they will represent that most discerning people construe to be nothing more than rhetoric at best or hot air at worst.

This reminds me of some lyrics from old songs that once were popular: (1) "What Kind of Fool Am I?", and (2) Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, Am I..." The politicians seem to be back-room psychologists as they demonstrate their appeal to gullibility and people's desire to allow believability to some of the most absurd proposals being offered - proposals that often change with geographical location - all to seek and secure ballots cast in one's favor. Their appeal is for the public to ignore and forget all of their past and to plug into this moment in time (which more than likely will be forgotten by them and become a disappointment for those who believed their rhetoric), It all becomes so mundane and goofy.

It would behoove candidates to take seriously what we now state in our Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, namely, we are "one nation, under God." Words from Scripture should be viewed by them IF they are serious about their proclamations and professions.

O LORD, who may abide in Your house? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? He who walks with INTEGRITY, and WORKS RIGHTEOUSNESS, And SPEAKS TRUTH in his heart. He does NOT SLANDER with his tongue... Psalm 15:1-3

LOYALTY and TRUTH preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by RIGHTEOUSNESS .... Proverbs 20:28

Somehow we need to return to our foundational principles and sift through the rhetoric and vain aspirations of those seeking a position of leadership. As we do this, we need to guard against cynicism and negativism. It would be regrettable if the public followed the lead of one prominent religious figure who believes it would be better for him to "sit out" this election process than to cast a ballot for one who falls short of his particular set of standards and principles. One has to ask whether or not this is responsible and representative of sound Biblical principle!

The follower of Jesus Christ is to always act responsibly and to seek to make a difference in all spheres of one's world. In the Church, as well as in our Culture, we can ill-afford to have mere spectators or disengaged people. If salt has lost its ability to season, then it is useless and should be disposed. If a light bulb no longer provides illumination, then it should be removed from the socket and cast aside.

At the very least, we need godly people to be concerned, interested, committed to prayer, and reasonably involved. It is important. You DO make a difference - either by your action or inaction. The Church limps when its people are less than faithful and involved. The culture slips into a "least common denominator" mentality when those who have been directed to be salt and light no longer are engaged in that responsibility.

Think about it....