CRIES FOR REFORM?

CRIES FOR REFORM?

Ever since George Floyd was brutally murdered by a white police officer we have heard cries for reform. Some are advocating for the defunding of police departments!

Which, by the way, is totally crazy. Law enforcement is an essential part of a civil society and greatly needed. There is no doubt that some law enforcement entities need reform. Recruitment of new officers is critical. Pay for officers should be increased immediately!  Training may need to be stepped up. Some budgets may need to be adjusted. Priorities may need to be re-visited. Community relationships need to be constantly improved. It is always a work in progress.

But do you want to know something? There are a lot of government agencies that stand in need of reformation. In fact, I dare say, that ALL governmental agencies are too fat - too many personnel, too many administrators, bloated allocated budgets, and misplaced priorities. Nepotism, prejudice, partisanship and fraud runs rampant all throughout government. But of all the institutions that need reformation, the U.S. Congress stands at the top of the list. Limited terms for the House and Senate members! This is an absolute must! Smaller staffs. Less benefits and less pay. No special perks in their healthcare. Less budget for pet projects. Eliminate all lobbyists. Reform this institution and other reforms will follow.

Government agencies stand in need of reform because they are filled with godless people. (Not all are godless, but many certainly are) People are sinners who need a new heart. They need to be born again. They need a new perspective and that can only come from God and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Only He can bring about real and lasting and difference-making reformation! (John 3:3,7 and I Corinthians 5:17). Real reform starts with us – me and you!