Trying to discredit others shows you doubt yourself

Morning: Psalms 20, 21; Amos 5.18–27   Jude 17–25

Evening: Psalms 110, 116, 117; Matthew 22.15–22

One unappealing aspect of politics is leaders maligning their political opponents … I cannot respect that.  Public discourse has degenerated into rampant disrespect, with social media as a vehicle for slandering those with whom you disagree.  If leaders trust their own convictions, they need not expend energy propagating stories that demean their opponents.  Trying to discredit others shows you doubt yourself. Jesus’ enemies could not lure him into this trap, because he was clear that leaders are accountable to a higher authority than their own.  Trust God and you won’t worry about your image.