Moral Blindness

In interviews before the election, we heard people say, over and over, that they would vote for Trump because he would bring change.

Their thinking was "true," as far as it goes: which means it's not quite Truth. Truth embodies moral wisdom.

Those who voted for Trump because he would change America illustrate that lack of moral wisdom. People whose thoughts and operative beliefs (in the Bible's terminology, "hearts") are guided by basic honesty, and Godly commonsense, know that change is not a "good" in itself. "Change"...like all creation...is subject to the moral law God has set in place: change can be for the better...or for the worse.

There's a similar, but profoundly deeper, moral blindness among American Christians now that the election is over. Christians rejoicing in Trump's victory, as well as those horrified by it, comfort themselves in the "patriotic" faith that "God is watching over America."

That's a false faith, and morally blind, when its underlying assumption is that God watches over America, always and only, for blessing. Unfortunately, such usually is that faith's underlying assumption.

God says otherwise.

“…Behold, I am watching over them for harm and not for good…” (Jeremiah 44:27)

“…I have watched over them to pluck up, to break down, to overthrow, to destroy and to bring disaster…” (Jeremiah 31:28)

“…I will command the sword that it slay them, And I will set My eyes against them for evil and not for good.” (Amos 9:4)


God promises blessing to those who love and obey Him. We know God's word is true. He promises He will destroy all rebels and evil-doers. We know God's word is true.

It's true, as far as it goes, that God is watching over America. But Truth is that He will decide to what end. We His people know that God's decision will be just, and absolutely righteous. Those who are His people, above all others, should also know that God will not bless evil deeds and unrepentant hearts.

In the meantime, God still holds out His promise of forgiveness and blessing, to all who will "turn from their wicked ways" (II Chronicles 7:14), and heed His moral wisdom.

We His people can therefore praise His mercy !! And we should therefore trust only in Him Who IS our Hope !!