I suspect that the American Presidential Election is followed more closely than any other national election. (Except perhaps recent European elections as the European Union has been fighting to prevent an overwhelming financial crisis.)
As the run-up to the November election heats up, ads for and against Obama and Romney are proliferating. Commentaries regarding the candidates past histories and records; what have been their accomplishments and failures; where they stand on issues - significant and inconsequential are constantly flowing on TV, radio and in social media. What can you believe? Who can you believe?
I thought of this as I read the ancient prophet's description of his society, 2, 700 years ago.
Of course half truths and lies are more evident where more money is spent and where more media are present. But no country is immune from deception and injustice. In so much that we hear, read and see, "truth stumbles or truth is missing". It is a reality in whatever country is home for you. Justice so often is turned back because of wealth or power; because of connections or great lawyers; etc. Truth - well truth is too often whatever a person wants it to be.
How sad it is when you don't know who you can trust - for justice or for truth. In this kind of cultural climate, followers of Jesus should be noticed because we do not lie or deceive. We are committed to emulate the One who is the Truth and the One who will some day bring final, eternal justice for all.
And we should be careful not to believe and repeat all we hear, for we know much of it will not be true, or at least only half the truth.
As the run-up to the November election heats up, ads for and against Obama and Romney are proliferating. Commentaries regarding the candidates past histories and records; what have been their accomplishments and failures; where they stand on issues - significant and inconsequential are constantly flowing on TV, radio and in social media. What can you believe? Who can you believe?
I thought of this as I read the ancient prophet's description of his society, 2, 700 years ago.
"Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far off. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter. Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil is plundered. The Lord saw that there was no justice,and He was offended."
Isaiah 59:14, 15 (HCSB)
Of course half truths and lies are more evident where more money is spent and where more media are present. But no country is immune from deception and injustice. In so much that we hear, read and see, "truth stumbles or truth is missing". It is a reality in whatever country is home for you. Justice so often is turned back because of wealth or power; because of connections or great lawyers; etc. Truth - well truth is too often whatever a person wants it to be.
How sad it is when you don't know who you can trust - for justice or for truth. In this kind of cultural climate, followers of Jesus should be noticed because we do not lie or deceive. We are committed to emulate the One who is the Truth and the One who will some day bring final, eternal justice for all.
And we should be careful not to believe and repeat all we hear, for we know much of it will not be true, or at least only half the truth.
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