Respect the President

I am extremely perturbed right now.   There are so many things that I see happening in our political arena that is making this Pastor angry.   Senator, Joe Wilson calls the President of the United States a liar on national television and within some circles, he [Wilson] is respected.    Shameful! In addition, TV commentators have loose lips that are shaping public sentiment and causing Americans to have no faith in the process of electing our representatives.   Sarah Palin, making snide and malicious ramblings, again! Scott Baio has the nerve to call into question the beauty of our First Lady? He better be glad that I’m not the “Prez” or we would have a “Come to Jesus” meeting. Too many people are being reckless with their mouths and attitudes toward the President. The Office of the President is an office of high esteem. It is the most powerful office in the world and must be respected. I teach the congregation at XCEL Fellowship Church that we are commanded pray for governmental leadership so that we can live our lives peaceably. (1Tim 2:1-2) Scripture also lets us know that “all authority is ordained of God…” and is established for our good. (Rom 13:1) Being commanded to pray for those that are in authority is God’s invitation to intervene in the realm of the political process. One can search YouTube to see the blatant disrespect and animosity toward all types of leadership, spiritual and secular. This is a roaring “check engine” light signifying the downward spiraling of our honor compass. Saturday Night Live (SNL) is a brand of comedy that must take some of the responsibility for this erosion of respect toward dignitaries. Their parodies regarding President, Barack Obama, Senator, John McCain, and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton are way past the line of respect and honor.

I’m asking all Pastors in America and beyond her borders take the reigns of leadership and teach congregants what it means to have honor, respect, loyalty and commitment towards the World’s leaders. Let us not allow the people that are lead by us have skewed views and attitudes toward the President and lose hope in his effectiveness as a leader. America needs a sharp rebuke. Disrespect should never be tolerated. Let us rise and be the great nation that we all know we should and can be. America, watch your mouth and show some respect!