I’m currently reading Jen Wilkin’s Bible study, 1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ.  Last week’s lessons focused on the scriptures 1 Peter 2:13-25. I’ve included a few verses for you.

(13) Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, (14) or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. (15)For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. (16) Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God (17) Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. 1 Peter 13-17 ESV.

When I read verse 17, I stopped and pondered the current political situation. Have I honored our current elected officials? Sadly, I have not.  I believe all Christians in America will benefit by reviewing this passage.

I’m also reading The Forgotten Way by Ted Dekker with Bill Vanderbush, and these scriptures were studied yesterday.

The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son. John 5:22 ESV

For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:17-18

I underlined these sentences on page 27 of The Forgotten Way by Ted Dekker with Bill Vanderbush.

We live under the weight of our own condemnation, and in condemning one another we condemn ourselves. But neither the Father nor the Son condemn you, for you are in Christ and He is in you.

I’m thankful for both Bible studies which helped me realize my sinful behavior. Who am I to judge anyone?

In the future, and especially as we approach the election, I’m going to do my best to control my tongue and turn to prayer. Perhaps my behavior will encourage others to pray for all the candidates and elected officials.

Please join me in praying for the upcoming election and continue to pray for whoever is elected. Pray that our leaders will govern in a manner that aligns with God’s laws. I’m going to trust in the prayer that never fails. “Father, May Thy will be done.”