The last year or so – and even longer – politicians in the UK have been uncovered to be scoundrels. I suppose it ever was so. It would be pretty difficult – nay impossible – to find a period in history when politicians weren’t accused or found out doing something immoral. One person has described politicians as ‘self serving pigs’. A bit harsh? Maybe.
You say, ‘how can corrupt government be beneficial?’ I do not say it’s pleasant, and it’s certainly annoying, if not downright oppressive. What corrupt government does, is this. It makes us long for a better one. A better government, one that is not corrupt or self serving. You say ‘that’s impossible’. Well yes and no. There’s no doubt government in this world will eventually become corrupt in some way or another – certainly aspects of any government. And so yes, it is impossible. But supposing there was the possibility of such a government that was just, righteous and caring about all its citizens. One that had honest scales. Wouldn’t you be interested in such a government.
There is the possibility of such a government. In fact there is the certainty of such. Here’s how: When the Lord Jesus Christ returns in all His Glory, He will bring a righteous rule that will be seen, and that forever. Pie in the sky – not at all! The Bible tells us in several places that King Jesus will visibly rule. Here’s a couple of verses to chew over:
Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isa 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
These verses are often associated with Christmas, but can you see the application? Does not your heart yearn for something better. Why do you think we long for this. Clearly, there is something in the fabric of our being that makes us long, even yearn for a righteous government. It will only be found in The Lord Jesus Christ. And so the benefit of a corrupt government – it makes us look up for a better one. That’s not pie in the sky – that’s reality!