Jesus said, "You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." Those are good words for us today as citizens of the good ol' USA. Our nation was founded by men who knew what it was like to be under the yoke of an oppressive rule. So they set out to form a more perfect union where each man could be free to live as he saw fit yet walk side by side with men of differing opinions.
Laws often have unintended consequences. The rulers of a land pass laws to regulate man's behavior, then the man finds a way around the regulation to do what his heart intended to do anyway. Laws are not the answer and Jesus knew this. As He dealt with the Pharisees (experts in the law), He began to show them it's not the law that matters, it is the intent of a person's heart. God has always known this. If a man or woman will yield their heart to God's Holy Spirit, that heart will develop a deep love for God and a genuine love for people. This love will motivate them to look out for and care for those they are around daily.
As a nation we would do well to stop forcing people to be conformed to man made rules and introduce them to the very one who will forgive their failures and cause them to have hearts that long to do what is right and take care to be kind, loving, and compassionate to all other people.
To those in positions of political authority I say, slow down on passing new legislation and spend time getting to know God and His Son, Jesus. As you do, you will come to know the truth, and that truth will set you free from the bondage of sin and make you a better leader. God has a heart for people. Let Him show you the way to true freedom. For His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
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