Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Subject: Rulers
It seems appropriate in a political year that we look deeper into this proverb. As much as "politics" reject the "Religious Right" this proverb is actually played out time and time again in many organizations and business entities across our nation. When righteous people rule there is prosperity that last and the members of those organization and business ventures "rejoice." However, when a wicked person is ruling there may be "profit" but it is at the cost of people and their groans are heard from Wall Street to Main Street. Solomon's words here are written well before a two-party system. He is not concerned with political affiliations as much as deity relations. He knows that a person who loves God and is ruling to glorify God will produce an environment that people can find many things to rejoice in and about. I do not believe that every person who claims to be on the religious right is righteous. But, I do believe to be right with God is to be righteous and that will always benefit the followers if that is the leaders creed and governance.
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