We The People

Luke 17:10

We the people - who pledge allegiance to the same flag and share the great country we love - the United States of America.  We the people - blessed beyond measure and joined together by history, heritage and hope.  We are heirs to those who gave their all "in order to form a more perfect union" and now call us to do our duty.

Being a citizen of the United States of America brings privilege but it also brings great responsibility.

Families, businesses, churches and nations function only as well as individuals fulfill their duties.

Loss of potential and disharmony occur when duty is not accepted and performed.

The significance of a man’s life is measured by the duties he performs.

I.      Understanding Duty – Micah 6:8

Not to perform duty is to steal.

Words should, ought and must often define what we understand as duty.

What motivates us to perform duties?

1. Expectations of others
2. Fear of consequence
3. A calling on our life
4. To gain appreciation
5. Obligation from commitment
6. Devotion to God, work, another
   Duty performed out of obligation is works.
   Duty performed out of devotion is fruit.

II.     Understanding Responsibility - Galatians 5:1

Duty calls – Responsibility answers

Anywhere someone abuses liberty with irrresponsibility,
freedom is injured.

III.   The Nature and Power of Declaration Isaiah 46:10

Declaration is a social act.  It creates unity in a group with common beliefs or values.

It’s Time to “Take a Stand.”

IV.  The Value of Duty to Others - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12