BIBLICAL GUIDELINES IN ADDRESSING Prov 14:29

THE PRESENT POLITICAL CRISIS 29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit
(By Bp Reuben Abante) exalteth folly. KJV

Prov 14:17
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
The real challenge before us is not how to bring the Arroyo administration down or
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how to silence the opposition. The real challenge is how each and everyone of us
may be consistent with the Scriptures in whatever we do and say; how not to be
led by bursts of emotions but by our deep commitment both to the Law of God
• Do not be disrespectful to those who are in authority
and the law of our land; how we all can uphold a rule of righteousness, decency
Eccl 10:20
and law.
20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy
bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings
“Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people” (Prov 14:34).
shall tell the matter. KJV
This righteousness must not just be seen in the executive branch but in the
legislative and judicial branches, as well; not just in people in government but in
• Do not be misled by people power
all sectors of society, including business, military, police, media and those in the
Prov 30:12-13
streets.
12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed
from their filthiness.
May what we all say and do come from hearts free from ill motives, political
13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted
ambitions, personal gains, hunger for wealth and power and a conscience that is
up. (KJV)
clean before God (His Word) and man.
Prov 16:32
Ps 106:3
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit
3 Blessed are those who keep justice, and he who does righteousness at all times!
than he that taketh a city. KJV
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B) POSITIVELY
A) NEGATIVELY
• Be prayerful in attitude
• Do not be led by those who are "given to change."
1 Tim 2:1-2
Prov 24:21-22
2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all , supplications, prayers, intercessions, and
21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are
giving of thanks, be made for all men;
given to change:
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and
22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. KJV
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• Be lawful. Work within the bounds of the law.

• Do not be hasty in your approach
Eccl 8:2
Eccl 8:5b
2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath
5 …and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment. KJV
of God. KJV
1 Peter 2:13 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: KJV powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places. KJV

• Be peacemakers; not just peace lovers.

Ps 34:14 • Be guided by the Word of God.
14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. KJV Prov 14:34
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. KJV
Jer 29:7
7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away 2 Tim 3:16
captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable...for instruction in
peace. KJV righteousness. KJV

Matt 5:9
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. KJV WE PRAY TO THE LORD AND ASK ALL OUR PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN
AUTHORITY, TO BE GUIDED BY THE WORD OF GOD IN ALL UNDERTAKINGS.
MAY BOTH THE ADMINISTRATION AND ALL OPPOSING SECTORS AND GROUPS,
• Be resolved in putting away wickedness from governance ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO DO INVESTIGATIONS, MANIFEST HUMILITY AND FEAR
Prov 25:5 OF GOD KNOWING THAT "BY HUMILITY AND FEAR OF THE LORD ARE
5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established RICHES, AND HONOUR, AND LIFE" (Prov 22:4).
in righteousness. KJV
LET US ALL KEEP IN MIND THAT "WE WRESTLE NOT AGAINST FLESH AND
Prov 16:12 BLOOD, BUT AGAINST PRINCIPALITIES, AGAINST POWERS, AGAINST
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is THE RULERS OF THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD, AGAINST SPIRITUAL
established by righteousness. (KJV) WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES" (Eph 6:12).

Prov 29:4
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts
overthroweth it. KJV

• Be open to counsel
Prov 11:14
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is
safety. KJV

Prov 15:22
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors
they are established. KJV

• Be aware that the issue is not personal.

Eph 6:12