Time to Reset After Election Season
Election Day has come and gone — and not a moment too soon. Finally, an end to the vicious and vitriolic campaign ads that have bombarded us on television and through social media in recent months.
In keeping with my pledge to remain publicly apolitical, I will not discuss any of the candidates or the outcome of the voting. I will say, however, that we can and should expect more from our elected leaders. Rather than attack one another, why not consider promoting oneself and working together toward common goals. Are we not entitled to expect more from those for whom we vote? Do they not realize that they are granted the privilege of public office to serve the electorate, not to stroke their own ego.
All politicians, regardless of their faith, can learn a great deal from this passage in 1 Timothy 2:1-4 — “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.”
I realize that such spiritual advice would not be well received by some politicians, but I believe that it provides valuable guidance for anyone who is elected to serve,
irrespective of their faith practice. Let’s all get together once and for all. As we know, unity thrives; disunity divides.