Can a Leopard Change Its Spots?

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One of the greatest mistakes voters make is believing that people who have spent years demonstrating a consistent pattern of behavior will suddenly become different because they are asking for our vote.

The prophet Jeremiah asked a sobering question: “Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Then also you can do good who are accustomed to do evil.” (Jeremiah 13:23)

His point wasn’t that God cannot transform a repentant heart. Scripture is filled with people who experienced genuine conversion.

His warning was about something different. Patterns matter. Character matters. Fruit matters.

Jesus taught the same principle: “You will know them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:16)

Before placing our trust in any political leader, we should look beyond campaign promises and speeches. We should examine years of decisions, actions, priorities, and character.

As a practicing Christian, I cannot support the public policies advanced by several leading Democratic governors, whose records consistently conflict with traditional Christian moral teaching. This includes Gavin Newsom (California), J.B. Pritzker (Illinois), Maura Healey (Massachusetts), Kathy Hochul (New York), Tim Walz (Minnesota), Bob Ferguson (Washington), and Tina Kotek (Oregon).

A well-formed Christian conscience asks questions like:

  • Has this leader consistently defended truth?
  • Have they protected human dignity?
  • Have they strengthened families?
  • Have they honored religious liberty?
  • Have they demonstrated integrity when it was costly?

People can change. God’s grace makes that possible. But wise stewardship does not ignore decades of evidence while hoping for a miracle that the person has shown no sign of seeking.
Christians are called to judge wisely, not cynically.

Hope is a Christian virtue. Naivety is not.

References:

  1. Jeremiah 13:23 (RSV-CE)
  2. Matthew 7:16 (RSV-CE)
  3. Catechism of the Catholic Church (especially sections on human dignity, marriage, family, and religious liberty)
  4. The USCCB’s document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
  5. Governor’s Offices
  6. This post was prompted by information originally shared by Off The Press. The underlying facts were verified using official government and Church sources.

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