Dear Politicians...

Readings: Proverbs 25:11-14, Ephesians 4:2, Luke 14:1-11

Dear Politicians...

I'm concerned...concerned that you freely use the name of God to support your ideas, your wants, your needs.

I'm concerned that words apparently mean little...even the words of God. If you all truly followed the word of God, you would eliminate the hate from your speech. "A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver"(Proverbs 25:4) Where are the words aptly spoken?

Boasting about your abilities, your skills, your ability over your opponent's...so many empty words. "Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boats of gifts he does not give" (Proverbs 25:14).

The posturing, the name-calling, the negativity and ugliness of words toward one another. "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:2-3).

How about truly practicing what you're "preaching" instead of bombarding all of us with the venom that has become commonplace and turned this country increasingly ugly? Let's bring it back to what you claim it to be...one nation under God.

"For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted" (Luke 14:11).

Thank you and Peace Be With You.