In case you have not noticed in my previous posts this year the phrase Do Well is my weekly closing admonition. Today I want to begin by recognizing the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Justice Scalia was a stalwart supporter of the Costitution of The United States of America, and of Christian values. May the God of Heaven bless his family at this time, he Did Well.
Justice Scalia's passing comes as we are ratcheting up the political rhetoric of the current election season. A season that is beginning with great uncertainty and will no doubt feel like it is unending by the time we move to the general election. The values of each American can be expressed at the ballot box, if we will exercise that right. There is a story of a lady asking Ben Franklin, "what kind of government did you give us?" To which the elder statesman of the Constitutional Convention replied, "a republic, if you can keep it." Franklin was astute and knew that challenges would arise in this form of government, but that if "we the people" would remain engaged and vigilant we could have the most powerful and freedom providing government that ever has or could exist among the nations.
We have a duty to our country to be involved in the process, and as Christian's we need to keep in mind a few things as we take part.
1) Our more important citizenship is in the eternal kingdom of Jesus Christ.
2) When we engage we should remember how scripture warns us of our tongue. We should not spew vitriolic disdain for those that disagree with us, but rather seek common ground where possible, recognizing each one of us has a soul and is formed In the image of God.
3) Pray for God's will to be done, and for our wisdom to be increased.
Think and Do Well with these tremendous blessings we have been granted. May God bless you, and may God bless America.
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