Title
The Political Climate of Our Day
Scripture
They only consult to cast him down from his high position; they delight in lies; they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.
(Psalm 62:4)
Devotional
This verse surely defines the political climate of our day. Whether it is in the civic realm, the business community or even the church, there seems to be a desire to cast down success and leadership. It is hard to believe the pundits, commentators and speechmakers. It appears that it is not a matter of who is telling the truth, but who is lying less. One would think that many simply delight in lies. National leaders bless with pomp and protocol as they spew flattering platitudes, but inwardly curse. At this writing America is at war fighting against terrorism in Iraq. All nations and their leaders rhetorically denounce terrorist and claim to stand with the president of these United States. Nevertheless, "They only consult to cast him down from [their] high position[s]; they delight in lies; they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly." This may be the way national governments operate, but it does not have to be so in your business, workplace or especially your church.