Praying for Our Leaders
This saying is trustworthy: "if anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work." An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher, not addicted to wine, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy- one who manages his house competently, having his children under control with all dignity. (if he cannot manage his own household, how will he take care of God's church?) He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and fall into the condemnation of the Devil. furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil's trap. 1Tim 3: 1-7
I wonder if this criteria would also fit a politician, it seems it might. I am watching politicians be judged harshly and they are dropping like flies. The latest was a woman who had served her people since 1995. (20 years) She had become a little arrogant and took liberties she should not have, travelling at tax payers expense for events considered at her own expense. In Australia, this is an area that is heavily scrutinized.
This woman served her constituency faithfully for that time but now has had to resign because of indiscretion over travel. Perhaps it went deeper, I do not know because I only knew her for 4 years whilst living in her area.
I messaged friend who is on the local council and she told me of how she herself was belittle by this politician. From this I can assume she had become arrogant and out of touch.
On the other side, the pastor, Brian Houston, who leads the largest church in Australia has the media after him often but he keeps himself accountable and clean before God. For this I am truly grateful.
I know as an individual living in Australia I am called to pray for my government and my church leaders. Our prayers are coveted and very important. Our criticism is not important and not wanted. If we see a problem, we should pray. Amen!
I wonder if this criteria would also fit a politician, it seems it might. I am watching politicians be judged harshly and they are dropping like flies. The latest was a woman who had served her people since 1995. (20 years) She had become a little arrogant and took liberties she should not have, travelling at tax payers expense for events considered at her own expense. In Australia, this is an area that is heavily scrutinized.
This woman served her constituency faithfully for that time but now has had to resign because of indiscretion over travel. Perhaps it went deeper, I do not know because I only knew her for 4 years whilst living in her area.
I messaged friend who is on the local council and she told me of how she herself was belittle by this politician. From this I can assume she had become arrogant and out of touch.
On the other side, the pastor, Brian Houston, who leads the largest church in Australia has the media after him often but he keeps himself accountable and clean before God. For this I am truly grateful.
I know as an individual living in Australia I am called to pray for my government and my church leaders. Our prayers are coveted and very important. Our criticism is not important and not wanted. If we see a problem, we should pray. Amen!
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