The periodic scandals involving politicians ought to be the least of our concerns. Though blue dresses, suppressed emails, and unpaid taxes tend to grab the headlines, what ought to really concern us is what has become all too mundane in the seats of power. Granted the scandalous does serve to give us a magnified view of what goes on everyday, but too often the titillating headlines divert our attention from--even make us calloused to--the day by day operation of government, which far too often would be seen as scandalous, if we weren't so used to it.
On a human level, I recommend integrity over over charm, and honesty over image, but looking higher, I am reminded of a promise that came to ancient Judah, at a time of corruption in the seat of power.
". . . a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace. . . . [He will] uphold it with justice and righteousness. . . ." (Isaiah 9:6-7, NASB95)
Ultimately the answer is a child!
With a wish for the best of Christmases, it's Something To Think About, from the Covington Bible Church.
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