Power
The measure of a man is what he does with power. (Plato, ancient Greek philosopher)
We can judge a man or woman by many standards. How effective are they in their particular field of endeavor? What have they achieved of note? In this election year we will make a lot of choices on the basis of what the candidates promise in their campaigns. A good question to ask: “How have they used their authority in the past? For the good or harm of those they rule?
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan. (Proverbs 29:2)