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.”