Galatians 4:1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

Yesterday I proposed a formula for receiving God’s blessings in provisions. What I had hope to address and did not have the space to do it yesterday was the formula as it pertains to leaders. Without getting into politics I would like to propose that what the bible says here about master applies to all who are in authority, from a national leader all the way down to job supervisor. Anyone who has the ability to direct the actions of another could learn from God’s pure example.

I have often said that people all over the world have the same basic needs and desires. They are shelter, food, and clothing. Given the opportunity people will build a life for themselves that is happy and fulfilling to them and their families. Leadership at all levels should look to that goal for themselves and all that they have authority over.

Being just requires more than being legal. Laws vary and no one system can be view just in God’s eyes if all one is concerned about is not violating the law. Just has to be about doing what is right in God’s eyes given the constraints of one’s own legal system. Laws usually say what you cannot do and do not limit what you can do.

Equal means that all are treated the same. No one is shown favoritism. This is where politics, all politics go wrong. The man living in a grass hut should be treated as an equal with the one living in a marble palace. His circumstance should not dictate his worth. Not all leaders believe in God and therein lies the problem. They need a Godly example set before them to see what should be done.

Colossians 3:22-23 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;