Finding Fraud

 

Finding Fraud (By Gary Patterson)  

 "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. (Proverbs 10:9) 

 (From Reddit * r/PoliticalDebate * Fine_Permit5337) "I understand DOGE’s methods are open to questions, real questions, but I do not understand the resistance to the concept of constantly monitoring how tax monies are spent. EVERYONE should want a strict accounting of spending items found in our budget, down to the last penny. Government officials should be clamoring for a strict accounting of their departments. Instead they are resisting, which is suspicious on its face. The pure truth is that some people seek out power and authority, and government leaders acquire power by requesting and spending ever more amounts of money in their department. ( BTW this cannot be argued, it is factual)"  

 I agree with these comments, even though the methods that the present administration is using to discover and eliminate government fraud and waste, may be in question. But I believe that God wants us as a nation to walk in integrity, and be totally accountable for our actions in every department of our government. I like what Solomon says in our text. "Whoever walks in integrity, walks securely." 

When everything is being done honestly, and brought to the line of accountability, without question, there is security. Those who operate out of a sense of duty, and strict responsibility, can feel secure in their operation, and within themselves. 

 In contrast to this, Solomon writes, that when those who walk"a crooked path," (which involves, working the system to benefit themselves, instead of keeping things in line with what is standard policy and procedure, they will be found out). When a concerned investigation is brought about, as in what is happening today, there will be evidence found of fraud and waste, that must be dealt with. 

 As a nation, I believe that we must strive to please God in all we say and do. I am sure there are many who will not agree with that statement. Solomon writes again: "There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers." (Proverbs 6:16-19) There is a lot of this going on today. 

 If we as a nation, want to be blessed by God, we need to obey His will, and be citizens, who are accountable to all that God has placed us to be responsible for! GP

The Christian Journeyman's Journal 2025 All Rights Reserved.