The Bible Column - Righteousness exalteth a nation

“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” Proverbs 14:34
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. For kings and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.” I Timothy 2:1-2
Please consider with me in this week’s Bible Column, a thought and a serious plea from the Word of Scripture regarding our nation. The scripture from Proverbs reminds us of the need to have righteousness prevail in our land. The Bible declares that if righteousness is central in a nation, it will be exalted. Many years ago this principle of the Word of God was seen in the exalting of our land on a worldwide basis in every way. Oh, the need for each of us to know the righteousness of Christ through salvation and then to be living righteous lives as a believer. Surely we need the Lord as individuals and as a nation. “Sin is a reproach to any people.” Proverbs 14:34
Then the Scripture from I Timothy directs us who know the Lord as Saviour to be about the ministry of prayer. These prayers need to be for every area of our lives, for other people, and for those in authority. Presently in our land we need to pray that the Lord would give our leaders wisdom in the way of righteousness regarding the many issues of our day! We need to pray that all the facts needed for their proper decisions will be presented and that we will have the courage to follow righteousness. The Bible says that we need to pray.
Our future life of quietness, peace, godliness, and honesty is at stake. What our leaders do directly affects us. May the Lord have mercy upon us today!