Return of The MAGA King
A time for revenge or reconciliation?
What do we do now?
God has, in fact, called Christians to hold government authorities accountable. Our duty under new leadership is exactly the same as it was under the last. We are to hold our leaders to the same standard by which we judged the last because there are no righteous men or women and no righteous authorities or parties. God detests dishonest practices because they exploit and harm others.
“Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the Lord,” (Proverbs 20:10)
In ancient Israel, merchants were commanded to use honest scales and accurate measurements when trading goods. This principle extends beyond commerce; it is a foundation for all ethical judgment and accountability, mandating that we apply the same standards of fairness, justice, and impartiality in judgment to everyone, regardless of status, power, or personal affiliation.
We must avoid favoritism, bias, and overlooking the wrongdoings and mistakes of leaders who are more favorable to our position. Impartiality is integral to justice.
“But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.” (James 2:9)
In a politically polarized culture, there is a strong temptation to apply different standards to those who align with our preferences and those who hate us and persecute us. Moral integrity guards against hypocrisy and separates us from the rest of society. In Matthew 23, Jesus rebukes and chastises the Pharisees for their hypocrisy and applying standards they themselves did not follow.
(Proverbs 20:10; James 2:9; Matthew 23; Micah 6:8)
Leaders are accountable not merely to the fluctuating opinions of their followers but to unchanging moral principles that apply universally. Without these standards, accountability becomes arbitrary, susceptible to changing political winds or cultural trends.
In practice, this principle means that we must be willing to address wrongdoing impartially, regardless of whether it is committed by leaders we support or oppose. Holding all leaders accountable to the same moral and ethical standards promotes justice, truth, and a society grounded in integrity. As Christians, this commitment aligns with our call to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8), reflecting His impartial character in our own conduct.
“For [rulers are] God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer.” (Romans 13:4)
The “sword” symbolizes the authority’s responsibility to protect good and punish evil. But, rulers are not autonomous; they are accountable to God to carry out justice in alignment with His standards. The phrase “for your good” points to the welfare of the governed. Legitimate authority is defined by its alignment with God’s moral order, where justice prevails.
Since authorities are to serve as “God’s servants” for the public good, it is appropriate for believers to call out injustice, corruption, or abuses of power and to remind authorities of their ultimate accountability to God and His standards for justice.
“Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.” (Proverbs 31:8-9)
Rulers and anyone with a voice or platform of influence is called to speak up for those who cannot defend themselves, especially the marginalized and vulnerable. The imperative to “judge righteously” reflects God’s standard for justice, upholds fairness and mitigates selfish motives when governments fail to defend the rights of the weak. This advocacy holds authorities accountable and aligns believers with God’s heart for justice, ensuring that the church acts as a prophetic voice for righteousness in society.
The prophet Isaiah reminds us, God sees every act of wickedness, and He promises justice for the oppressed and accountability for the oppressors.
“Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed” (Isaiah 10:1-2).
As followers of Christ, our call is to remain faithful, praying for wisdom, and courageously speaking truth, knowing that ultimate freedom is found in Christ alone.
“If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)
This doesn’t mean we won’t face hardship, but it does mean that God’s purposes will prevail, even in this one, and His people will ultimately be delivered victorious.
So, let us stand firm, be of good cheer, grounded in the promises of God, resisting despair, and trusting in the Lord’s unfailing justice, knowing that even when the wicked seem to be winning, the war is already won, He is our mighty fortress, and His kingdom is unshakeable.
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