ARTICLE:

DO IT RIGHT

“Therefore to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.”

                                                                                                               - James 4:17 

         In our spiritual life, our home life, and our church life, we have duties to perform and commitments to keep.  So many times we have allowed procrastination take a better hold of our thought life. It influences our decisions and gradually reduces our effectiveness and productivity. The scripture addresses this by citing an example in the lifestyle of an ant, who knows to gather enough to feed him during famine. Negligence is another advanced level in the procrastination chain. That's what it leads to. We eventually neglect whatever we have been putting away from doing when we run of zeal and enthusiasm. It is always good to strike while the iron is hot as this is the only time we can make any meaningful difference.

     The same is true in our national life. As citizens of this great nation, the time has come again to decide our destiny for the next four to five years. The elections are just around the corner. Some people say, "I don't see the perfect candidate, so I'm not voting." If we begin to talk about the level of corruption and gross injustice taking place, it'll be an inexhaustible discussion. We have had terrible leaders in the past who ruled without the fear of God. The least they put into consideration was the plight of the masses. This is not only pertinent to our time. The nation of Israel during the bible times also had series of Leaders who oppressed the people and disobeyed God. But things cannot continue to go on like this. We have to take charge of our future and hold our destiny in our hands. If we don't speak – who's left to speak? Jesus said we're to "render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and unto God that which is God's." Our Caesar is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Our government requires our vote.

 
   If a person chooses not to participate when and where the battle is enjoined, then in my estimation, that's disobedience to the Lord. One vote can make a difference. If we don't be the change, things will remain the way it is. So lets go out and make a difference. Shine as lights amidst a wicked and perverse generation. God bless you as you do so.