The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: He who rules over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God. 2 Sam 23:3

It would seem that the dust over the election of the 53^rd president of the United States is still settling. Various articles over his recent appoints to political offices or his interpersonal style of leadership grab the headlines daily.

One such articles struck me but for a different reason. ‘Texas Elector Resigns, Claims Trump Not 'Biblically Qualified' to Serve as President’. Art Sisneros writes an interesting blog post where he bases his argument on his interpretation of scripture using these bible text, almost others, as a premise not to vote.

The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: He who rules over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God. 2 Sam 23:3

Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. Exodus 18:21

Choose wise, understanding, and knowledgeable men from among your tribes, and I will make them heads over you. Deut 1:13

I had written, in draft, a blog analysing this argument. Upon reflection I realised it ultimately came down to this one question; who do we choose as Lord over our lives? It is a political leader who we perceive can make our lives more comfortable whilst here on earth or is it the sovereign Lord?

Your choice.