25.171 | STABILITY | Proverbs 28:2 | God’s Word for Today with Pastor Nazario Sinon
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Text: Proverbs 28:2 (ESV)
2 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,
but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
its stability will long continue.
STABILITY
A nation that rebels against God by tolerating sins may find itself cycling through many kings, rulers, or governors(Rom 1:18 –20; Prov 14:34 ). Likewise, a nation with wildly inconsistent and incompetent leadership is prone to chaos and rebellion. We call this nation a ‘banana republic.’ People searching for an answer to chaos often turn to grab the sword by its blade. They kept electing an increasing number of incompetent rulers that become tyrants. Whereas, the wise, stable, and godly leadership will lead a nation towards stability and security.
Israel is not exempt in this. The Old Testament records the spiralling down of Israel's history after the reigns of David and Solomon. In a relatively short period of time, numerous kings ruled over the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. This fast turnover was especially apparent in the northern kingdom, which was overrun by the Assyrians a century earlier. The southern kingdom was overruled by the Babylonians, later.
Definitely, good leaders in government contribute to peace. Thus, Paul urged Timothy to lead believers to pray for earthly leaders of all kinds, "that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way" (1 Timothy 2:1–2). There is no government or institution that will become stable without God. God is indispensable in our marriages and churches. As Psa 127:1 says,
“Unless the Lord builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.”
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