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Throughout history, a select few leaders have left legendary marks on their nations through the sheer length and impact of their rule. Monarchs like Louis XIV of France and Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and revolutionary individuals such as Fidel Castro of Cuba, exemplify how long-term leadership can bring stability, national identity, and influence global affairs. Their extended reigns became mirrors of their nations’ values and systems, standing as symbols of lo

As nations like Nepal, Sudan, and Burkina Faso grapple with shifting structures of authority—whether through sentimental monarchism, militia-led governance, or military populism—we see a world wrestling with the nature of power and stability. In contrast to the world’s embrace of self-sufficiency and nationalist independence, the Holy Scriptures in Isaiah 44 and 2 Nephi 9 reveal a deeper truth: independence is born from dependence on God's authority.

Across the world, favoritism—manifested in political corruption, judicial bias, and selective diplomacy—erodes public trust and destabilizes nations. This deep-rooted injustice not only distorts governance but also reflects a broader struggle: the tension between law and mercy, obedience and holiness. Just as social systems are corrupted by partiality, so too are individuals who comply without understanding.