A wise, discerning ruler on the throne of justice has a powerful, almost effortless effect on evil — just by being present and alert, he disperses it. This speaks to the moral weight of good leadership and the way true authority exposes and scatters darkness. It also points toward God as the ultimate Judge.
Memory phrase: Good leaders scatter evil.
Talk about it: How does a good, fair leader make a place safer for everyone?
Prayer: God, raise up leaders who drive away evil and judge rightly.