Proverbs 14:34
Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a reproach to any people.

Application: 

God’s Word forms the standard not only for personal righteousness but also for national obedience: Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people (14:34). 

There are principles God has established that will benefit a society if they are followed—even if the leaders themselves don’t know God. As Paul later urged Timothy to pray for governmental leaders “so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” (1 Tim. 2:2), we should also pray for leaders to be sensitive to God’s way of doing things.

Pray that your leaders will be patient (14:29), content and not power-hungry (14:30), kind to the poor (14:31), righteous (14:32), wise (14:33), and will surround themselves with wise administrators (14:35). When biblical principles infiltrate society, their restraining influence is felt as an expression of God’s grace that he makes available to all.

Reference:  Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 595–596.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be present. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo

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