When crooks are in control,
everyone tries to hide,
but when they lose power,
good people are everywhere.
Proverbs 28:28
About nine months before President Richard Nixon resigned his presidency he declared to the nation "I am not a crook." He of course was referring to the Watergate Scandal that ultimately brought him down.
President Nixon very appropriately identified the importance of not having a “crook” or a criminal as the leader of your country.
In countries where the people can vote for their leaders it is really important for accurate and honest information be given to the people so they can judge the character of the man or woman who is running for office. As King Solomon quite accurately said, "When crooks are in control, everyone tries to hide."
The sobering truth is that every man and woman alive who is led by their natural fleshly humanity is a "crook." The flesh is dishonest and deceitful. You will be lied to by your own fleshly body! But if you are a follower of Jesus Christ you are led not by your flesh, but by the Holy Spirit! God's Spirit is not a crook!
Let Jesus Christ be in control of your life and "good people" will be everywhere!
"Lord Jesus I confess to you that too often I let my flesh be in control of my life instead of the Holy Spirit. Help me today to say "No" to my flesh and "Yes" to Your Spirit. Amen."
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