Prudence

Republicans are hardly differentiated from Democrats these days, insofar as fiscal responsibility. Doubt me? Check out the "Porker of the Month" hall of shame from Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW). In recent years, there are almost as many Republicans as Democrats on the list. The fiscal malfeasance of Republicans is all the more egregious, as they typically preach restraint, balanced budgets, financial prudence, etc.

I pose this question once again: if our leaders cannot or will not spend with restraint, keeping in mind the budget and debt, then why should we?

For me, the answer is that my God calls me to handle His finances (as all I receive is His) with prudence. It is called stewardship.