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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Usually we think of methods of intake as falling into four categories – hearing the Word taught by our pastors and teachers (Jeremiah 3:15), reading the Bible ourselves (Deuteronomy 17:19), studying the Scriptures intently (Proverbs 2:1-5), and memorizing key passages (Psalm 119:11). All of these methods are needed for a balanced intake of the Word… [But] we must do more than hear, read, study, or memorize Scripture. We must [also] meditate on it (Joshua 1:8).
Jerry Bridges

We must exercise our privilege and responsibility to vote. We must educate ourselves regarding the platforms of the candidates (what do they believe?). We must pray and cast our vote in good conscience. We must trust God that in His sovereignty, ultimately is the one who appoints leaders. We are not to let politics divide our church or hinder our Gospel outreach. We must remember that God can use evil leaders to accomplish His eternal plans. We must trust that God will in all things bring good to His people. We must submit to whomever is appointed to be our next President. We must remember that our highest King is the Lord, Jesus Christ. We must vote not according to feelings or popularity, but rather biblical principles. Law and order. According to Romans 13, this is God’s calling for civil authorities – to reward good and punish evil. Sexuality. Where does he/she stand on the biblical definition of marriage between one man and one woman, gender as created by God and the curriculum introduced to our children? Character. Though we are not electing a pastor, does the man/woman keep his/her word, respect others, deal justly, promote biblical virtues, help the needy, make wise decisions and act as a peacemaker? Effectiveness. Is he/she a proven leader? Will he/she do what is best for the economy, military, environment, education system and health care. Will he/she appoint conservative justices and strictly follow the Constitution? Religious Freedom. Does he/she support the church respecting our freedom to worship? Will he/she support our religious convictions, free speech and private education? Will he/she aid Christians persecuted oversees? Sanctity of life. Does he/she stand for the sacredness of life extending from the unborn to the elderly? Will he/she seek to abolish tax-payer funding for abortion?
Randy Smith

Bible – chinese – 新标点和合本 何西阿书 6

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以色列无悔改诚意
来吧,我们归向耶和华!
他撕裂我们,也必医治;
他打伤我们,也必缠裹。
过两天他必使我们苏醒,
第三天他必使我们兴起,
我们就在他面前得以存活。
我们务要认识耶和华,
竭力追求认识他。
他出现确如晨
他必临到我们像甘雨,
像滋润田地的春雨。
 
主说:以法莲哪,我可向你怎样行呢?
犹大啊,我可向你怎样做呢?
因为你们的良善如同早晨的云雾,
又如速散的甘露。
因此,我借先知砍伐他们,
以我口中的话杀戮他们;
我施行的审判如光发出。
我喜爱良善+,不喜爱祭祀;
喜爱认识 神,胜于燔祭。
 
他们却如亚当背约,
在境内向我行事诡诈。
基列是作孽之人的城,
被血沾染。
强盗成群,怎样埋伏杀人,
祭司结党,也照样在示剑的路上杀戮,
行了邪恶。
10 以色列家,我见了可憎的事;
以法莲那里有淫行,
以色列被玷污。
 
11  犹大啊,我使被掳之民归回的时候,
必有为你所命定的收场。

+ 6:6 或译:怜恤