Things of Good Report

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things– Philippians 4:8

It is hard to maintain a peaceful calm attitude when financial crises are looming behind every news report, when possible war is dangerously close, or when personal freedoms are almost daily threatened. Those who love this country and the Constitution it was founded upon are confronted with the truth that this government is transgressing Constitutional provisions almost weekly and trying to limit or remove other constitutionally guaranteed rights that limit their power.

To any thinking person who knows the examples of history, it is fearful to see “political correctness” take the place of common sense and logic. King David asked “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” America has always had an open door to the downtrodden masses of the world but, only welcoming them to accept our way of life, as Thomas Jefferson wrote,

"Born in other countries, yet believing you could be happy in this, our laws acknowledge, as they should do, your right to join us in society, conforming, as I doubt not you will do, to our established rules."

Anyone who honestly reads our early history knows we were founded on Christian principles. In fact Christianity was so common and accepted it was simply referred to as ‘religion’. As our 2^nd President John Adams wrote,

While our country remains untainted with the principles and manners which are now producing desolation in so many parts of the world; while she continues sincere, and incapable of insidious and impious policy, we shall have the strongest reason to rejoice in the local destination assigned us by Providence. But should the people of America once become capable of that deep simulation towards one another, and towards foreign nations, which assumes the language of justice and moderation, while it is practicing iniquity and extravagance, and displays in the most captivating manner the charming pictures of candour, frankness, and sincerity, while it is rioting in rapine and insolence, this country will be the most miserable habitation in the world. Because we have no government, armed with power, capable of contending with human passions, unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge and licentiousness would break the strongest cords of our Constitution, as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. Oaths in this country are as yet universally considered as sacred obligations. That which you have taken, and so solemnly repeated on that venerable ground, is an ample pledge of your sincerity and devotion to your country and its government.

We are dangerously close to being exactly what he warned against. Liberal, leftist, progressive (another name for communist) politicians are trying hard to substitute European socialistic principles for American principles which were founded upon Judeo-Christian philosophy. High court judges even dare to interpret American Laws according by what EU laws say. The EU boasts it is democratic but they are forcibly taking children away from parents because those parents want to home-school when the Holy Bible gives the responsibility for raising children solely to parents, not the state!

“… and towards foreign nations, which assumes the language of justice and moderation, while it is practicing iniquity and extravagance …”

The current Administration does exactly this. While they preach modesty of lifestyle and ‘share the wealth’ ideals, they themselves lead extravagant lifestyles with parties and vacations that cost the tax payers millions of dollars.

And in another letter, President Adams warned,

Statesmen, my dear Sir, may plan and speculate for Liberty, but it is Religion and Morality alone, which can establish the Principles upon which Freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free Constitution is pure Virtue, and if this cannot be inspired into our People in a greater Measure than they have it now, they may change their Rulers and the forms of Government, but they will not obtain a lasting Liberty. They will only exchange Tyrants and Tyrannies.

As our nation is now being flooded with Islamic and Hispanic people, we should not allow them to change our “established rules”, as Thomas Jefferson wrote, but rather be conformed to the standards that made us great as a nation, namely Christian principles! If they want Sharia law or Socialism, then they are free to return to their own countries. When politicians promote free handouts to the masses for the sake of votes, they are not promoting America. They are instead substituting tyranny for liberty!

As I wrote earlier, it is hard to maintain a peaceful calm attitude when I see many in Washington, both Democrats and Republicans, doing these very things. They need to relearn that it is not some “Hope and Change” slogan that guarantees Liberty, but religion and morality alone, as John Adams said!

However, there is cause for hope:

·         God is still on the throne and He is un-swayed by man’s foolishness.

·         Though liberals try to outlaw God’s word, it is still the standard they will be judged by.

·         There is now an uprising against the government tyranny of ObamaCare by some 70% of the people.

·         The electorate is sending a message to RINO’s – “Shape up or get out!”

·         There is a ground swell of American calling for a State’s Constitutional Convention, as written in the 5^th Amendment, taking us back to our original Constitution and it is not subject to Congress, Administration, or Supreme Court.

·         God’s predicted plan is moving ahead and it is dividing between the righteous and the unrighteous, as Malachi prophesied.

Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. – Malachi 3:18

So, you see, even in the midst of this present turmoil, there is cause for hope and peace. It is to be found in God’s promises and in His Son, Jesus Christ.

King David wrote in Psalm 2,

He who sits in the heavens shall laugh;
The Lord shall hold them in derision.
​​Then He shall speak to them in His wrath,
And distress them in His deep displeasure:
​​“Yet I have set My King on My holy hill of Zion.”

Destroying Foundations

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.

24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.

28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. - Romans 1:18-32

In this passage the Apostle Paul is writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit the downward spiral of mankind due to sin. It begins with the refusal of men to recognize God as the Creator. Paul states, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse”. How can this be? Surely, those living without the Word of God having been declared to them are innocent of this accusation! No! Every person ever born comes complete with a body, a soul, and a spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23) and it is by that God-given spirit that man knows enough about God to call on Him. As is revealed in Proverbs 20:27 –

The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD,
Searching all the inner depths of his heart.

Paul says they know “even His eternal power and Godhead”. In other words, they all know enough about God to humble themselves and earnestly seek Him. But most did not follow this course. Instead they “became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened”, all the while professing themselves to be wise. They “changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.” In other words, they worshipped the created things above God, who created them. Today, we call these people humanists and evolutionists. It really does not matter what they have been called down through the centuries, the description fits them all – they were unthankful, futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened from the light of true knowledge. The result of their influence has been a downward spiral of societal futility.

Families are broken apart from, sexual immorality, untrustworthiness, and unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful relationships resulting in divorce. After all, if man doesn’t honor his covenant with God (true marriage is a covenant with God), why will he honor his covenant with his wife? But, it doesn’t stop there, soon homosexuality and lesbianism surface, flouting God’s original intent for marriage – to beget godly seed. Too late man discovers that the foundation of every societal endeavor is a strong stable family and the society crumbles before them. As David wrote –

If the foundations are destroyed,
What can the righteous do? – Psalm 11:3

It is into such turmoil that Antichrist will be revealed as Paul warns the Thessalonians –

9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, 12 that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. – 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

The frightening truth is that God gives man what he wants, and He sends man strong delusion so they are unable to discern good from evil, right from wrong.

I believe we are skirting around the boundaries of this judgment even now in America. If we do not repent and return to God as a nation, we will collapse. The harbingers have been given and the warning signs are clearly visible. We must turn back and it must begin with those in the Church. God help us!