“When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.” (Proverbs 29:2 MSG)
Leaders set the tone for a nation’s cultural priorities. If a ruler is immoral, corrupt, deceitful, or unjust, the citizens become demoralized. However, everyone is glad to be represented by a virtuous leader.
“Choose competent leaders who fear God, love truth, despise dishonesty, and won’t take bribes. (Exodus 18:21 The Voice)
Honesty is a trait that we value in friends, relatives, neighbors, and people with whom we do business. Deception erodes trust in any relationship. A person who has power without integrity is dangerous. Some politicians attempt to mask their improprieties behind a veneer of dignity, while others may distract citizens with their puffery. Yet, in a democratic society, elected leaders are merely a reflection of the values of the nation. Honorable citizens do not allow leaders to continually deceive or manipulate them. The choice of competent leaders who are honest and incorruptible is up to each of us.
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