 What we have here in the Word of God is the story of a pitiful politician and a nation in disarray. I hear people quote it like it comes from the Bible that wicked rulers are God's reward for wicked people. That's not a quote from the Bible, but I believe it is a Bible truth. Now, what's the difference between a statesman and a politician? Well, a statesman works for the next generation. A politician works for the next election.