When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes. (2 Kings 22:11).
Biblically, national leaders are to be good examples of following God. The story of Josiah, who is Judah's king in 2 Kings 22 is but one example of this. Here, he hears the words of a biblical book that had been found in "the house of the LORD", the Temple of Jerusalem. As it is read aloud, Josiah tears his clothes which was a symbol of his guilt and his desire for repentance -- to turn away from sin.
Biblically, national leaders are to be the conscience of a nation. That is, they are stand for what is right in the eyes of God.
Pray for our national leaders that they will be true to God, and turn to God.
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