A City Without Walls

Like a city whose walls are broken through
    is a person who lacks self-control.                                                                      Proverbs 25:28

Do you remember when politicians disagreed but didn’t call each other names? Do you recall a time when the prevailing motivator of political differences was passion, but not hate and anger?

I do.

I miss those times when people of character could disagree, heartily, passionately and vigorously, yet did not stoop to name calling. We expect our elected leaders to show some character and leadership. We take some degree of comfort knowing that those who may hold the highest offices can actually discipline themselves. Self-discipline seems to be a lost trait. If a person cannot control him/herself, how can they expect to lead others?

I often talk to clients about how the Bible talks about self-discipline. The writer of Proverbs stated that a person who cannot control themself is as defenseless as a city with broken down walls. In those times, a city with broken walls was defenseless and vulnerable to any and all attacks from enemies. That, of course, was a terrible situation.

If we are being led by people who have no self-discipline, we too are in a terrible situation.  

Prayer: Lord, we look to you for our protection in perilous times, Amen