Righteousness
exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34
It
has been said 'Nothing that is morally wrong can be politically
right.' I believe that most Americans are aware of the fact the
America set forth by our Founders in our Constitution and Bill of
Rights is currently existing on life support. America was founded on
Judeo-Christian principles that shaped Western Civilization for the
good. But it has come under disdain and attack by those doing their
best to destroy it. Much of America's value is the belief and
practice of our Providential rights, to govern ourselves as one
nation under God.
Our
Judeo-Christian beliefs have brought marvelous good to ourselves and
the world, among them protection and liberation from tyranny, hospitals, along with superior medical care, education, technology and
the sciences, freedom and free markets, health through better
sanitation, protection by a strong military, and many other benefits.
Slavery was opposed and ended by men and women of authentic Christian
faith and courage. Thousands died, mostly white males, to achieve
that ambition, surrendering any 'white privilege' they may have had to the
grave. But it seems that ideal has run off the road of righteousness
into a ditch of disbelief.
I
grew up in an America that may not have been totally blameless in the
righteous sense but the culture still strove to practice the concept.
We were by no means perfect, but there were within society a
conscientious and ethical esteem, that honored God and righteousness. These
virtues were right-minded, respectful, and praiseworthy, affecting us
both individually and society as a whole.
Righteousness
exalts families, marriages, relationships, education, the economy,
and the arts. It exalts the culture and heritage of a nation. How can we achieve
righteousness? It can only come through Christ. He changes us when we
surrender to Him and put our trust in His hands (2 Corinthians 5:17). When we do, righteouness naturally follows.
God
said to Israel if My people repent, humble themselves and seek My
face I will forgive their sin and heal their land (2nd
Chronicles 7:14). This promise was given to Israel but it is for any
nation that truly repents of its sins. Righteousness is America's
greatest need right now. Let's get back on that road. We need God's
forgiveness and renewal. Righteousness is doing what is right. Let us
do what is right in God's sight according to His Word in the Holy Bible.
When we do He will hear and He will heal.
Ken
