Pray for the Nation’s Leaders
Downfall in morality does not erase the good works he has done for public interests. Datuk Chua Soi Lek has certainly displayed admirable quality and capability as health minister. Let him who is without sin cast the first stone! Therefore we would like to offer him our forgiveness and commend him for his courage to publicly admit and apologize for his own moral failure. [Note: Offering forgiveness does not mean that we, Christians, condone immorality, rather, we believe that the kindness of God will lead one to repentance (Rom 2:4). Christians are God's instrument to manifest His kindness.]
Upon his resignation, nonetheless, the advice he gave as reported by the press is disturbing – (e.g.) not to be too industrious or else it may be seen as having personal agenda. This tells a lot about the nation’s political culture, worrisome and saddening. One may simply ask (either naïvely or mockingly): Who, among the leaders, serves the nation wholeheartedly with no selfish ambition for one’s own political gain?
As we ask God for deep moral and spiritual renewal for Malaysia, we pray for the nation’s leaders to set their feet on the path of righteousness.
Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”
PRAY
- Datuk Chua & family: to experience the forgiveness of Christ (salvation), healing and restoration.
- Christian ministers / leaders: stand firm on God’s principles; quick to flee from the temptation of power, money and sex; testify to God’s holiness and righteousness through their deeds and conducts.
- All ministers / public leaders: men and women of character and ethical substance; greater transparency and accountability; willingness to serve with no selfish ambitions; wisdom and courage to do what is right.
- General elections:
- Clean and transparent elections
- Citizens to vote wisely and responsibly.
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Selected Responses:
"I was very disturbed by his apparent lack of remorse. And embarassed that other BN "leaders" gave him their "full support" - beaming faces & all. No, i'm not without guilt, but i think it can be very detrimental to society to downplay the immorality of what he did - may be mistaken for acceptance of it, may only add to the de-sensitization of our society to the works of the flesh. Let's call sin, sin. And then move on. I feel not enough has been said to reflect that infidelity is unacceptable." (Jacqueline L., 7/1/08)
"Yes, indeed I had prayed for him when a brother shared with me. Truly the political scene of malaysia needs the Lord to bring the change for the better. Let's unite our hearts NATIONWIDE, AND ASK THE Lord to raise up men and women of character,integrity and to have a clean government with equlity." (Peter T. 1/7/08)
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