Blessed
is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own
inheritance. Psalms 33:12
The men who constructed the
documents that frame our nation were greatly influenced by the spiritual
awakening that was sweeping the country.
Our constitution was undeniably tied to the Bible and Judeo Christian
values were core to its content. Values
come from the center; and today we are seeing the result of the abdication of
our Judeo-Christian core with rulings contrary to God’s Word.
Most citizens believe that the U.S.
Constitution governs America, but it does not. The Constitution gives citizens
the power to elect leaders, but if the wrong types of leaders are elected, the
Constitution will be absolutely worthless in their hands. Consider Israel as an example: was there any
nation in the history of the world with better civil laws? Certainly not, for
God Himself had written their laws.
Yet how good were those God-given laws under rulers such as Ahab and
Jezebel, Manasseh, Jeroboam, Rehoboam, or other wicked leaders? Despite the
fact that their laws came directly from God, they were completely disregarded
by corrupt and deficient leaders and led the nation into apostasy and
bondage.
The responsibility of a Christian citizen in a republic form of
government is to elect men and women who know and follow the Lord God. This is
a solemn trust each generation provides for the next. Failure to uphold our
responsibility impacts the next generation even more than the present. It is
crucial to realize that it is elected individuals who set judges on the Supreme
Court who interpret all law for the country.
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It was not the legislature that allowed abortion
in America.
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It was not the Senate that removed the Ten
Commandments.
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It was not the President who denied states laws
against gay marriage.
The problem with America is the same thing that happened to
Israel…over-reaching judges have torn apart the core of our society by
disregarding the Law of God. God spoke
to Isaiah and stated how He would restore Israel. As God explained: I
will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors [attorneys] as at
the beginning; after that you will be called the city of righteousness, a
faithful city. Isaiah 1:26
Justices are not independent of the
will of the people but must stand accountable to the people according to the
constitution. Supreme Court Justices
violate their constitutional position when they set policy or make laws. They are NOT legislators!
What
Can Christians Do? The Power of a Vote
It should be remembered by all
Christian citizens that you cannot legislate righteousness. Only a revival can
change America. The current condition of
our government and country is simply in large measure a reflection of its
people, what we value, and what we will tolerate.
We all know: All it takes for evil
to prosper is for good men or women to do nothing. It is time for
Christians to re-involve themselves in civil stewardship. You may feel like the
powers that be are above anything you can do to help but that is not true. Every vote counts and every vote helps. How
else can we hope to be salt and light in society if we fail to exercise the
privilege and responsibility of wise voting?
Scripture to Claim:
First of all, then, I
urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for
all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a
peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it
is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior… 1Timothy 2:1-3
