Haughty eyes and lying tongues
by Elouise
This morning a Bible college classmate from the 1960s, a Trump supporter, forwarded an urgent message from a former Republican Congresswoman. In it, the Congresswoman calls Christians to pray for five things, all related to the (wrongful) outcome of the election.
Her bottom line: Democrats in seven key states stole or tried to steal the election from Mr. Trump and his followers. Her language pits conservative ‘evangelical’ Christians who voted for Trump against voters of any religion who didn’t vote for Mr. Trump.
Her language is incendiary and blatantly partisan. It’s also skillfully filled with conservative church language designed to ramp up self-righteous anger, especially at other Christians, in order to achieve a political outcome.
I don’t buy it. At the same time, it’s a troubling sign of our times.
In her strongly-worded message, the Congresswoman quotes from Proverbs 6:16-19, applying this to those who, in her scenario, fixed the election outcomes so Mr. Trump would lose. Here’s the passage:
Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things the LORD hates,
seven that are detestable to him:
haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,
a false witness who pours out lies
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
This strongly worded caution about the way we treat one another isn’t just for Democrats. It’s for anyone and everyone, including Republicans, Independents, non-voters, the Congresswoman herself and Mr. Trump.
Praying this day will bring us closer to each other as United States citizens dealing with huge problems that increase by the hour. We need each other now more than ever.
Elouise♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 9 November 2020
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I am having a hard time with these people who keep passing around the rumors that there was election fraud. Where is their proof, Fox News? how can they call themselves ‘Christians’ when they basically are spreading lies?
Trump lost by 5 million votes or so. These people are saying there was 5 million votes or more that were wrong. We want unity but unity will not come from this kind of ‘thinking’. Facts are facts.
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Thanks, Don. I keep wondering what it will take to bring us together. Even churches that welcome a mix of political preferences aren’t in a position to take this on alone. I think going ahead with active hands-on church partnerships can help. But it won’t win over people determined to raise a ruckus. Sobering times.
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Sad…it just makes me sad
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Yes…Thanks, dw.
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Excellent warning.
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Thanks, Marilyn. I think we’re all going to need this reminder, starting with me.
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