You Don't Break God's Law It Breaks You

“The time is coming when people won't listen to good teaching. Instead, they will look for teachers who will please them by telling them only what they are itching to hear. They will turn from the truth and eagerly listen to senseless stories.” 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (CEV)

With years of decline and decay in the mainline churches across the country; and with having .so many of the past three or four generations of pastors refusing or avoiding using the power of the pulpit to preach or discuss what the Bible says about politics; we presently have Christians who no longer examine things in the light of Scripture.

I can somewhat empathize with those Christians who prefer to keep things apolitical or who are uncomfortable discussing the subject; however, it is foolishness to say that we should not discuss politics in church. I hope many are now able to see the results of this dereliction of church duty.

My point in this is; our economic crisis is a spiritual or ethical crisis. In this age of the apostate church;                 “God's people suffer for lack of knowledge.” (Hosea 4:6)

The Eighth Commandment (Exodus 20:15), God tells us not to steal. We are now suffering from an administration that presided over a regime that stole from we the people, not just in the tax structure but in many other deceptive ways without conscience or any fear of consequences.

This same administration resumed a war via lies, lies, (check Exodus 20:15 again) and more lies, that another relative administration started against a nation that had done nothing to us. I am talking about Iraq. “Do not contend with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.” (Proverbs 3:30) Did that or this war have God's blessing? Do I need quote Exodus 20:13? “Thou shall not murder”

For quite some time we have put entirely too much emphasis on earthly power and politics. Christ tells us to “seek first the Kingdom of God.” (Matthew 6:33) He was put to death by people who had “no king but Caesar.” (John 19:15) I ask you; are any of the mighty “super power” nations that relied on the above mentioned emphasis still in existence? It looks to me that history backs up the teachings of the Bible.

If anyone finds this short discourse painful or difficult, let me finish by reiterating the opening statement of this paper =2 Tim: 3-4; we are in those times. I recognize that Bible preaching is uncomfortable; but today we can find a church that preaches to our itching ears rather than against our sins.

   Shalom                 

Billy Graham's Prayer for the Nation

Our Father and Our God, we praise You for Your goodness to our nation, giving us blessings far beyond what we deserve. Yet we know all is not right with America. We deeply need a moral and spiritual renewal to help us meet the many problems we face. Convict us of sin. Help us to turn to You in repentance and faith. Set our feet on the path of Your righteousness and peace. We pray today for our nation's leaders. Give them the wisdom to know what is right, and the courage to do it. You have said, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." May this be a new era for America, as we humble ourselves and acknowledge You alone as our Savior and Lord. This we pray in Your holy name, Amen