I Kings 11:1-14
During the reign of Solomon,
we find the most prosperous period in the economy of Israel. His accumulation of wealth is
staggering, even in numbers equivalent to today’s economic market. Certainly,
God had raised Solomon to material splendor. But, as a result of continued disobedience to the Law and
the commandments, God gave Solomon over to his own wickedness and his people to
bondage. There are lessons to be
learned from his failure.
Subtle compromise
leads God’s people away from Him.
Unholy alliances
lead to political pressure and can lead to rationalization of spiritual
disobedience.
The next generation’s apostasy
is the result of the present generation’s compromise.
What one generation
allows in toleration the next generation will move to in excess.
Apostasy leads to bondage
for God’s people.
I. Religious Syncretism
Today, this is called Religious Pluralism.
Multiculturalism is the idea that American culture
has historically been neither superior to nor preferable over any other culture
in the world, and that all cultures.
Religious Syncretism always results
in separation from the One True God.
Chrislam seeks to combine Christianity with
Islam demonstrating their ignorance of both religions.
II. America’s Apostasy
The ignoring of history
is a foolish and dangerous action.
·
To reject the Bible is to
suffer the consequences of rebellion against the principles of righteousness.
·
To reject the constitution
is to disable the strong tenets that support real freedom.
The rebellion against conservative
Christianity and its convictions can be read as no less than rebellion against
any control by self-indulgent individuals who have chosen to exchange liberty
for license.
Responsibilities of A Christian Patriot
1. Pray for your country and your representatives.
2. Let your voice be heard. Get involved in your country.
3. Vote your convictions and your conscience.
