Do you like being free? Our freedom is not something that we deserve; it is a gift given to us by the men and women who gave their lives for that freedom. We are free to live as we desire, that is, within the bounds of the laws of our land. For 235 years we have enjoyed this freedom because a people believed in God and lived by His rules and regulations. Are His rules hard and terrible? “Do unto others, as you wold have them do unto you.” “Love one another, as I have loved you.” Are those who wish to obliterate all Biblical teachings from our culture and nation, ready to suffer the consequences of a nation without God? Look around the world and note some nations that have turned their backs on God. Do you think people would like to live there, where there are no freedoms? If living in America around those who follow God bothers the populace, then maybe they should consider trying a country that has only a few who follow God. In some of these countries, those who follow God are being tortured and killed because of their belief. There is good news for those living in the USA who don’t believe in God. They will not be tortured or killed because they do not believe in God. In some other country, people could be tortured or killed because they did not follow their edicts, rules and regulations or believe the way they believe.
Recently, the news reported that a couple had sued a school district because they did not want prayer or anything “Christian” at the graduation ceremony. The lower court ruled in their favor, but a higher court overturned that ruling. How sad it is when folks use their freedoms afforded them by “Christian” principles to fight against the very thing that gave them the freedom to protest. Seems to me that they are “shooting themselves in the foot”. Take God and “amen” and other Christian principles away and people end up threatening their freedom to protest.
Yes, my article has a definite “Christian” emphasis, because I believe that our existence, continued freedoms and happiness are bound up in our belief in God and our service to Him and humankind. 1 Samuel 2:30 says: Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I promise that your house and your father’s house would minister before me forever.’ But now the LORD declares: ‘Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained. I believe our best course of action is to trust God, honor Him, and follow Him.
Celebrate the freedoms we have in this wonderful country. Remember where our freedoms have come from. Remember we have a responsibility to maintain our freedoms. Remember, when we turn our backs on God and despise Him, we have no one to depend upon but ourselves and we are not dependable without God. Give God His rightful place. Let Him be your Savior and Guide. Let Him be the Lord of our country.
