At this time, we have over 6,000 years of recorded history. The problems that existed so long ago, still exist to this day. Injustices, abuse of power, selfishness, hate, and so many problems have not been erased from our societies. They persist, regardless of how we structure our governments, or the policies we pass, or the laws we enact. Mankind is not capable of creating, let alone sustaining a perfect world. Still, so many look to our govorning bodies to make our world better. So many look to politicians to solved the problems in their lives and abroad. This will always lead to disappointment, because mans best laid plans still leave us wanting. Consider this excerpt from 1 Samuel 8.

Israel Demands a King
1 When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. 3 Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside after gain. They took bribes and perverted justice.
4 Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah 5 and said to him, “Behold, you are old and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint for us a king to judge us like all the nations.” 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” And Samuel prayed to the LORD. 7 And the LORD said to Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them. 8 According to all the deeds that they have done, from the day I brought them up out of Egypt even to this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are also doing to you. 9 Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them.”