Who is in Authority?

Thought For Today - February 16 - -
Who is in authority? 
By: Robert A. Searles

"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." Proverbs 29:2
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When we listen to the news each day,it is very disturbing and disgusting to hear of all the alleged corruption and dishonesty going on in high places. We had better pray diligently for all of our government leaders. When it comes time to elect new leaders, if we want to keep our country free, with happy, prosperous people, we had better make sure that we ascertain whether the elected leaders are righteous or wicked. Our standard for righteousness and wickedness ought to be the inspired word of God.

"He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." Proverbs 29: 1

 When God tells us over and over again to do something or not to do something, and we do not take heed, then there comes a time when God cuts us off without hope.

"In the transgression of an evil man there is snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know. Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath." Proverbs 29: 6-8

. Are we righteous? Do we sing unto the Lord and rejoice? Do we consider the cause of the poor and try to do something about it? Do we elect leaders whose standards for leadership are the laws and commandments of God? Who is in authority?