Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.” vs. 29
Ephesians 4:25-29
During the election cycle it’s interesting to see how many politicians clamber to paint themselves with a Christian veneer. They make campaign speeches from the pulpits of churches, talk about their love for the bible, and claim that by their policies they will return Christian morality to America. Surely they must know that no one is impressed by their hypocritical behavior! We are not fooled because of the other things they say on the campaign trail. Once they drop the religious posturing, they let loose with both barrels, lambasting the opposition, repeating salacious stories, and doing everything they can to tear down the reputations of their opponents. What comes out of their mouths isn’t even close to grace filled speech–it certainly isn’t useful for building up! Now some will say that this is just politics. It’s the way campaigns have always been conducted. But there has to be another way! At the least those who take the low road in their speeches and campaigning should stop pretending that they are followers of Jesus. People of faith know that those who truly walk in the way of Jesus are always in the business of building up and not tearing down. It’s always been that way, and always will be, regardless of our political affiliation.
Thought for the Day: Why do politicians take the low road?
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