I had to chuckle at all the TV pitches by candidates in recent weeks running up to Tuesday’s primary. The neophytes running promised they would turn Washington around; they vowed to not take lobbying money; they guaranteed to represent the values of those who are fed up with politics in the Show-Me State. Sure thing. This is either the height of naiveté or self-importance. Neither trait is effective.
Politics is all about compromise. I’ve seen it time and again. A conservative, Christian politician gets elected. Somehow he doesn’t get around to changing the country.
Lawmaking also has the lure of corruption and isolation, with Christians especially ripe for a downfall. Too many good men wind up divorced or involved in some sex or money scandal.
Since 1976, Christians have been hoping that their national candidates would restore morality in this country, but it has only grown worse. Change doesn’t happen through the ballot box. Spend more time in prayer.
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