Where Does Our Loyalty Lie?

Have You Ever Subordinated a Belief To the “Experts” Today I was listening to Rush Limbaugh, and whether you love him or hate him, he brought up something very interesting-and that got me thinking! He was pointing out that the leader can sometimes, while looking for experts to surround themselves with, fill in the weak areas and forget they are not always loyal, when often they are just the opposite. Selfish and looking only for personal advancement. Disloyalty always turns to contempt. In an effort to grow something, sometimes we call in the experts who think they are more needed than they really are, and often times are only in it for themselves. They are many times the opportunist. The fact is, the leader has the “bug” and the enthusiasm for the cause and the innate feelings for what they wish to accomplish. Too often, those whom the leader chooses to surround himself with to advance his mission or cause, are in fact, not truly loyal. Rush explained this in reference to President Trump. He said here was an outsider looking for guidance in the D.C political arena, which he was not accustomed to working with. So he turned to the “experts” for help. Instead, they show their selfish ambitions by leaking and setting up the leader. Now I personally do not know if this is true in this case, but it got me thinking about LOYALTY. What is loyalty? The dictionary describes loyalty as; a strong allegiance, faithfulness, feelings of support, and true heartedness. Loyalty is essential in any meaningful relationship. A loyal person sticks with you through it all, even when it can be a personal disadvantage. Does this mean even when one disagrees? Yes, you can disagree and still remain loyal if you separate the disagreement from the person. I am not implying blind loyalty is good. Ask yourself a very important question. To whom or what AM I OFFERING MY LOYALTY? ...Is it worthy of the INVESTMENT? Loyalty in name and action requires each person to commit to support a person, group or cause. It often implies we are supporting something bigger other than ourselves. Loyalty does demand maturity. The way to show loyalty is not by writing a tell-all book, but instead by encouraging and challenging words. That simple note and caring smile goes a long way. Look at what is being done right. Appreciate the differences and battle with ideas and values and critical thinking. Point the leader to God’s Word; the only true and solid foundation. This is what true loyalty is; caring enough to care about the soul. Loyalty is remaining true to those God has placed in our path. We as Christians are called to serve, even when it is difficult. We are not to manipulate we are called to love. Being loyal to God's Word exhibits the highest form of loyalty, loyalty to God and His Son Jesus. We must never forget what Jesus did for us and how out of that love, the roots of love and loyalty will grow.

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