I have good friends, who are teachers, in both Kentucky and Oklahoma. The emotions that seem to be common is anger and worry due to corrupt political systems.

While I believe it is right to be aware and expose corruption I don’t think it is right to create a panic that produces anger and anxiety.

Now, there is a time to be angry (for instance Jesus’ cleansing of the temple). But this anger is from a gentle heart that is not filled with anxiety. As Patrick Rothfuss said: “There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”

If I believed corrupt politicians would get away with taking advantage of our wonderful teachers – then yes, I too would be angry and anxious. However, God has a different message for the disenfranchised.

Psalm 37:7–9 (ESV) — 7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! 8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. 9 For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.

Friend, wait patiently for the Lord in the face of evil. Yes, expose evil and corruption, but do it with a gentle heart while staying away from anger, wrath, & anxiety (fret). Trust God – evildoers will be cut off while God’s patient people will inherit the land.