Econocalypse!

Moments ago I read the following statement:

"Today, people are beginning to understand that the government's account is overdrawn, that a piece of paper is not the equivalent of a gold coin, or an automobile, or a loaf of bread—and that if you attempt to falsify monetary values, you do not achieve abundance, you merely debase the currency and go bankrupt." (Ayn Rand, "Moral Inflation," The Ayn Rand Letter, vol. 3, no. 12, p. 1)

Although written some 30 years ago, this seems to make sense to me. But infinitely more important are the words found in Scripture:

"First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Timothy 2:1-4).

How often do we neglect praying for all who are in authority because we think we know the solution to whatever is currently the hot-button issue? Why don't we take Scripture at its word & simply obey it. When's the last time you sincerely prayed for our politicians? When's the last time you lead a quiet life in all godliness & dignity? May God's Spirit continue to convict in this area & empower us to be obedient to our God.

Postscript: Anyone see any similarities between the days we live in & the ones portrayed in Atlas Shrugged? Just wondering.