Rulers judged too – Rule kindly!

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 09 Feb 2020
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

on Psalm 82

For God assesses and is just,
he’s Judge of every nation,
he’s righteous and omniscient;
with perfect comprehension.

So, you who judge today, and rule, –
for truth you should be caring
(the founding principles for earth) –
an awesome role you’re bearing.

See schemes against the poor, the weak:
defend them from oppression
by wicked people – don’t excuse
the cruel exploitation.

Remember you will die quite soon,
like other men, appear
before God’s throne to give account:
so serve in godly fear.

Tune: 87 87 or 87 87 D

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Submitted by Nolan on

Rhiannon if you study the prophets these in your hymn are often themes. It is reassuring for us that for God all men are seen the same and are judged the same. One thinks too of the many weak and bad kings Isreal had.

Oppressing the poor, the weak, widows and orphans. 'As you did (not) to the least of these, you did (not) unto me.

Keep well have a great week! &&

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Nolan. As you say there is so much in scripture about the responsibility of ruling well, and the bad influence of bad rulers also, leading people away from the worship of God.

I suppose also we all have some influence in society and amongst friends too, and can use it well or badly. Rhiannon