Ah, yes, the political scene is revving up! And, I dread it........I detest the lying; name calling, etc.
Of course, each candidate is touting their own reasons why they would make the best next leader of our country. Do each of these people feel their ideas can bring this country out of the mess it's in or do they run for prestigious reason? Of course, there is the salary of $400,000.00 plus an expense account. There are perks such as living in the White House with it's own movie theater, bowling alley, swimming pool and, yes, a staff for everything. They can fly to exotic places on their own private plane; take vacations anywhere in the world whenever; have their own vacation retreat at Camp David for use whenever. Then after leaving office they have a retirement of somewhere around $200,000.00 a year plus money from speaking engagements and Secret Service protection. And, they are provided an office, staff, travel and mail expenses during that time. Now, tell me, do people spend a couple of years extoling their qualifications for the job just because they want to make this a better country or could the benefits be the draw?
Before we become too critical, what is the reason we do what we do in life? Are we after the almighty dollar? Are we striving to attain prestige so we will be considered "Somebody"? Do we choose a career based on what we think we will enjoy? Or could it be we consider a career where we will be helping others regardless of the financial benefits?
It matters not if we are the President of the United States, the Queen of England or a ditch digger, we are placed here for the purpose of serving God and our fellow man.
"Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Don’t just think about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and in what they are doing. Your attitude should be the kind that was shown us by Jesus Christ, who, though he was God, did not demand and cling to his rights as God." Philippians 2:3-6 (TLB)
It matters not if we are the President of the United States, the Queen of England or a ditch digger, we are placed here for the purpose of serving God and our fellow man.
"Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Don’t just think about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and in what they are doing. Your attitude should be the kind that was shown us by Jesus Christ, who, though he was God, did not demand and cling to his rights as God." Philippians 2:3-6 (TLB)
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