"Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people." (Prov. 14:34) Even though many have read or heard this verse, the real question is do we believe it?
Historians confirm the assessment of General Douglas MacArthur: "History fails to record a single precedent in which nations subject to moral decay have not passed into political and economic decline. There has either been a spiritual awakening to overcome the moral lapse, or a progressive deterioration leading to ultimate national disaster."
Sin is a nation's shame, and that applies to us! Just pick up a news paper or listen to any news broadcast. Let's just herald the phrase: "Read all about it!" The lying, business dishonesty, pleasure-seeking, murder, rape, fraud, drunkenness, abortion, drug addiction, robbery, lusts, selfishness, greed, homosexuality, pornography, gambling, open lewd displays, profanity and the list goes on. These things cannot be ignored. People do not believe that you reap what you sow. One sows to the wind and they reap the whirlwind!
Mark it down. Our respect or disrespect of the teachings of God will determine the future of our country. We relish in our strength, glory in our military might yet forget that God is the only One holding up our nation. It's not by our strength and might! What arrogance we sometimes demonstrate. (Many even have worship services to honor our country. Worship is about God!) God toppled many a great nation in history because of their arrogance and sin! And He did it with fewer number.
The bottom line is that we can strengthen this nation. How? Not by fighting and demanding but by keeping the commandments of God and doing His will. We need to be teaching the gospel to a lost nation so we can become one nation under God.
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