"If
we say we have not sinned, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in
us" 1 John 1:8
Hillary
Clinton's recent assertion that she "has not lied," and doesn't
believe that she "would lie," reveals one or both of two things:
1 If she really believes what she is
saying, she is a self-deceived fool.
2. If she does not believe what she is
saying, she is lying and the truth is not in her.
In either case, it should be clear that she cannot be trusted and shouldn't be allowed
anywhere near the White House (or your house).
My point,
however, is not to expose Hillary's duplicity; she is doing an adequate job of
that. My point is that Christians need to start evaluating political issues in
biblical categories, not as Liberal or Conservative, Republican or Democrat,
Socialist or Capitalist, etc. Until we start doing that, we are not qualified
to choose a president or a dog catcher.
How can
we hope to solve our government spending problems without understanding the
nature of the problem. Government debt is a form of theft, in violation of the
8th commandment. No amount of political discussion or debate will alter this
fact. Socialism - government "redistribution of wealth" is motivated
by a violation ofr the 10th commandment.
There is
a lot of talk about Christians being "salt and light," be we have not
spoken clearly, biblically on these and other issues and contribute to the
confusion and darkness. We have no other authority for objecting to bad
policies. If we look for other grounds for objection, we are denying the
authority of God's word over every area of life.
During
the Revolution period, the Americans had a phrase they used to oppose the
unlawful British policies; "No King but Jesus." It's time for
Christians to renew this declaration, but first, they must understand it.
