An Example

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. James 3:13
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12
Yesterday's blog I used these two scriptures. As I think about them, I had to think of the failures in my own life. I repented and asked God to forgive me. When I blog I don't try to set myself up as someone who has never failed, I have not forgotten some things I have done. I have repented and asked God to forgive me. What bothers me as I thought about yesterday's blog is what we seem to do as a Nation. I feel if a Republican had done much of what Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have done, they would be in jail. Yet just weeks ago, I heard a person bring up Trump's actions of 15 years ago and say, he is not fit for President. Bill lied under oath during the investigation into his actions and that is the reason he was forbidden to practice law ever again. Mr. Weiner made the news again and again with his actions and was elected to another office. Does politics exempt our leaders from these requirements. Or is it we the citizens that give them a pass?  So much of the time we will be quoted a scripture that says Do not judge lest ye be judged. Judge not, that you be not judged. Matthew 7:1.
For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? 1 Corinthians 5:12.   and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the Lord. He is with you in giving judgment. Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality or taking bribes.” 2 Chronicles 19:6,7.   God doesn't judge unjustly or with partiality. How about us? Do we set a double standard when we expect one thing from the people of one party and close our eyes when it is the people from our political party? I believe what scripture is telling us, we should base our judgements on what God thinks. God doesn't show partiality, there is no injustice with the Lord our God or partiality or taking of bribes. I believe God's word teaches us to expect leaders to show good conduct and to be example to those under them. I also believe it needs to start with the household of faith. I tried to do that on the job as a Lead. When ever I had time I would do a Leon's look ahead, as they were affectionately called. I tried to lead by example. I tried to be productive with my time. I believe that is what God expects of leaders, to lead by example, be examples in conduct , in speech, in love, in faith, and in purity. God bless, LVZ.