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Quoting the Bible in a discussion on governance

Oct 07, 2016 Letters

Dear Editor,
Guyana’s experience has shown that professionals working for corrupt governments inevitably get themselves sullied, and go on to become national pariahs. However, resignations by professionals generally sink society into greater ineptitude. Individuals faced with similar situations should rid themselves of tendencies toward anger, and instead apply themselves within their organisation’s rules and regulations to shape the outcomes of their organisations and society for the better. Alternatively, individuals that feel forced to act against what is morally correct may, in absence of any regulatory or institutional support, do so to improve the governance framework nationally. I have observed elsewhere that intelligence and soldiers have this in common: both are confounded by a lack of moral judgment.
Another personal observation I have also made was that the Bible (Ecclesiastes 8:4) says that we should, “”Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God. 3″Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases.” 4 Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, “What are you doing?” 5 He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.” Yet, Jesus Himself stood in defiance of this wisdom. Pastors are asked to refrain from responding to provide the answer we already know. In this modern age of democratic government, we are fortunate that failing governments may be removed at the polls.
Craig Sylvester

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