Good morning! How are we faithing? Our nations policies are on my mind a lot lately for obvious reasons. Too long Pastors have avoided political issues due to the notion of "separation of church and state". If this is indeed a nation of the people and by the people it stands to reason that the "state" ought not pick a religion as "the one" but the people who practice a religion should have a voice in the state. The way it works is if the majority vote a certain way, policy is formed. The free speech of the people expressing their opinions and beliefs is the only way this republic can stand. As long as my ideas and your ideas are free to be expressed we will stand together even if we disagree on a subject. As soon as one opinion is suppressed, a free republic will fall. If I fail to promote Biblical principles from the pulpit and from my musings I am guilty of not standing for my beliefs and inaction is the same as promoting the opposite view. If the state is allowed to suppress speech, like in the "Johnson Act" that prohibits political speech from the pulpit, we are doomed. I do not believe it is right for a candidate to be pushed for or against from the pulpit but the principles of God are to be taught and the congregations obligation is to do their own research on what the candidates stand for. Our responsibility as a citizen of this nation is to govern from our principles therefore I will vote for candidates that best follow those principles I hold dear.
Psa 103:17-18
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
Psa 103:17-18
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
Psa 33:11
The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Col 1:17
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
remember Calvin Crupper...remember Kim S...Eli S and Patricia G...remember Irene S
Heavenly Father,
We ask a blessing on this nation. We lift holy hands to you and praise your holy name. Grant us all wisdom to see truth and to understand how we are to live righteously for you. Take our burdens we lay at your feet and do with them as only you can. Teach us to be wise and gentle yet fearless in the face of all. Jesus come quick...In Jesus name we pray, amen
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