By The FirstAfter a tumultuous day in Washington D.C. Mike Slater looks for perspective and peace as the nation moves forward. Plus, two former U.S. Representatives join the show to discuss the certification of electors and what President Trump’s next steps should be.
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Mike Slater examines the stark contrast between worldly justice systems—often flawed by human bias, political agendas, and incomplete accountability—and God’s perfect, eternal judgment that weighs the heart and ultimate truth. Drawing from biblical principles and current events, the discussion highlights how earthly courts and policies can fail to deliver true righteousness, leaving believers anxious amid injustice, while divine judgment promises impartiality, mercy for the repentant, and accountability for all. Listeners are encouraged to find peace not in relying on fallible human institutions, but in trusting God’s sovereign authority over every ruler, law, and outcome.
