I have been reading John Kennedy’s book, How to Test Negative for Stupid. I find his down-to-earth character refreshing and his quotes amusing: however, I have to comment on a few:
One of his quotes is, “I believe that our country was founded by geniuses, but it’s being run by idiots.”
I could not help but laugh. Mr. Kennedy rightly stated this from a humanistic viewpoint, and I am sure he would agree that from a Christian viewpoint, our country was founded and created by God and it is run by God. God can take the decisions made by idiots and turn it to good. I quote Isaiah 40:23, “He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing.”
Another quote I founded interesting and so true with humans is, “I have the right to remain silent but not the ability.”
God gives us some words of wisdom about this in Proverbs 21:23, “Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.”
One more quote I would like to make a comparison about is, “I’m not going to Bubble Wrap it: The water in Washington, D. C., won’t clear up until you get the pigs out of the creek.”
This is bittersweet humor because it is so true. Throughout the Old Testament, there were few kings who did right in the sight of the Lord. However, there is hope, but the “swamp” may always be there. I place my hope in 2 Peter 3:13, “But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.”
For what it is worth, if you can find humor at all in government, read the book!
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