Hello, thank you for joining me today for Give Him 15.

And before I read today's post, I want to thank Cece for doing such a great job yesterday, filling in for me and for all the great celebration that she provided, she and the family, for my 70th birthday,

and thank you for all of the birthday wishes you sent my way.

All right, now back to spiritual matters.

The title of today's post is,

God's people face a critical decision.

The people of God are facing a major decision.

Can they support a leader who has a sinful past?

His sexual improprieties are known.

He has had adulterous affairs and multiple wives.

He claims to have repented and been forgiven.

But well, can they really look past this when it comes to leading a nation?

His exploits are many, he has great wealth.

But how did he accumulate such wealth?

Did he take it dishonestly from others?

After all, some of his friends and acquaintances from the past have turned against him,

making accusations of lies and deceit and authorities have taken legal action. The current

government accuses him of being a traitor, wanting to take over the nation. He is also accused of lying, fomenting

insurrection, deceiving many. His efforts to deceive the masses seem to be succeeding.

Multitudes now follow him, sing his praise, and laud his exploits, though his enemies accuse his followers

of being a bunch of deplorable misfits. The opposition government fears him and has brought

serious charges. New ones keep coming up.

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