Ecclesiastes 5:8-10
If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent perversion of justice and righteousness in a province, do not marvel at the matter; for high official watches over high official, and higher officials are over them. Moreover the profit of the land is for all; even the king is served from the field. He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is vanity.
Do we see any oppression of the poor in our nation? Is there any perversion of justice, any perversion of righteousness in our nation? Don't be surprised at this if there are leaders who have been in office too long. Even good men and women tend toward stockpiling their own personal and political capital.
There is a tendency for leaders who hold high office for a long period of time to become oppressive and greedy. They may consider themselves above the law. They may consider themselves above the common man. They may twist and pervert justice and righteousness to suit their own gain.
We have an obligation to hold leaders accountable for their actions. We need to be sure that our leaders are close to the people and represent who we really are.
Pray a spirit of service and humility for those who lead:
Your Pastor and Church Ministerial Staff
Your President & his Cabinet
Your US Senators
Your US Representative
Your Governor
Your State Senator
Your State Representative
Your Mayor
Your City Council Representative
Your School Board
Your Company and Corporate Leaders
