Understanding comes from the knowledge of truth, or what is true. Truth in its fulness proceeds from the very mouth of God. The Psalmist, therefore, can claim, "I have more understanding (intelligence, discernment) than all my teachers for Thy testimonies are my meditation" (Ps 119:99). Hatred for the lies which seek our loyalty come from our love for the truth: "Through Thy precepts I get understanding. Therefore I hate every false way" (Ps 119:104).
George Washington understood this: "I am sure, the mass of citizens in these United States mean well; and I firmly believe they will always act well, whenever they can obtain a right understanding of matters."
"Good civil leaders should have not only excellent character but also knowledge of the truth, especially in reguard to public affairs and government philosophy. The founders believed that they should biew all of life from a biblical perspectibe; that is, they should have a biblical worldview. How one thinks determines how one acts. A leader will govern based upon his presuppositions of law, government, economics, liberty, and life. If these presuppositions are rooted in relativism, humanism, secularism, statism, or positivism, the fruit will not be life, liberty, prosperity, or virtue. If they are rooted in true religion and morality, according to Washington, the fruit will be personal and political freedom and prosperity." -S. McDowell, Aposlte of Liberty.
George Washington understood this: "I am sure, the mass of citizens in these United States mean well; and I firmly believe they will always act well, whenever they can obtain a right understanding of matters."
"Good civil leaders should have not only excellent character but also knowledge of the truth, especially in reguard to public affairs and government philosophy. The founders believed that they should biew all of life from a biblical perspectibe; that is, they should have a biblical worldview. How one thinks determines how one acts. A leader will govern based upon his presuppositions of law, government, economics, liberty, and life. If these presuppositions are rooted in relativism, humanism, secularism, statism, or positivism, the fruit will not be life, liberty, prosperity, or virtue. If they are rooted in true religion and morality, according to Washington, the fruit will be personal and political freedom and prosperity." -S. McDowell, Aposlte of Liberty.
