What does it imply when a Bible is present on the table of the inauguration ceremony if we are not certain that the one stating his or her commitment when taking office, submits to the authority of God and His Word? The swearing of allegiance to the Republic / Country (and its people) by a new President is a constitutional requirement and a formal ceremony held during the presidential inauguration, where the incoming leader takes an official Oath of Office to legally bind themselves to the country and its Constitution. In doing so a Bible is presented which would implicate an acceptance of a Godly calling where God is honoured with words in an oath, taken in a public statement to be faithful to the specific country. To obey, to observe, uphold and maintain the Constitution and all other law of the Republic; and to solemnly and sincerely promise to always-
• promote all that will advance the Republic or country, and oppose all that may harm it;
• protect and promote the rights of all South Africans;
• discharge my duties with all my strength and talents to the best of my knowledge and ability and true to the dictates of my conscience;
• do justice to all; and
• devote myself to the well-being of the Republic / country and all of its people.
So help me God.
Where this statement and list of commitments were made with no true regard for the God, our Heavenly Father or His Word, where the declared Oath was made in its presence and even concluded by calling Him for guidance & assistance, it would be futile and of no value.
In Scripture, as written in thus Bible at hand on the table during the Oath, it is quoted in Deuteronomy 17:18 to 20 it reflects on the obligation of instated Kings which would clearly be applicable to today’s appointed Presidents as follow:
V18 When he becomes king (President), he is to HAVE A COPY OF THE BOOK OF GOD'S LAWS AND TEACHINGS…
V19 HE IS TO KEEP THIS BOOK NEAR HIM AND READ FROM IT ALL HIS LIFE, so that he will LEARN TO HONOR THE LORD AND TO OBEY FAITHFULLY EVERYTHING THAT IS COMMANDED IN IT.
V20 This will keep him from thinking that he is better than other and from disobeying the Lord's commands in any way. Then he will reign for many years,… Let us all take hands with SATM (Southern Africa Truckers Ministry) in praying that all Presidents would take heed and honour their Oath taken during their inauguration. May they accept accountability for this enormous responsibility to a country and its people who look up at him, and where he did not accept this responsibility, may God forgive Him and bring such President to his senses. Please be safe on the road and arrive