Unlike the
doomsayers, I believe there is Hope for America. I will attempt to stay positive with this
message, but, we must remember, we cannot be made well unless we first realize
that we are ailing! Isaiah 1 appears to be like the morning headlines of the
American newspaper. We have become a
sick nation, primarily because of the lack of godly leaders with courage and
convictions.
We must
individually examine our own hearts when it comes to our indifference or
backslidden condition. C. Tobey: “The
things that are wrong with our country today are the sum total of all the
things that are wrong with us as individuals!”
It can be said of that the average Christian has become “desensitized”
or even “accommodating” to the gradual decay of Christian values in our country
today! We are no longer the “conscience” of our communities! We are to be “light” in a dark world. If the light is dim, people will perish in
darkness. I believe that Christians are
the only people who possess that true light.
Gen. Omar Bradley reflects, “We have grasped the mystery of the atom and
rejected the Sermon on the Mount. We have
achieved brilliance without conscience. We are nuclear giants and ethical infants!” As the Book of Romans declares, “We are
worshiping and serving the creature rather than the Creator!”
Where’s the
HOPE? Psalm 114:34 – “Righteousness
EXALTS a nation…” The question is; how
can we practice Righteousness? Following
are just a few suggestions:
Remain true
to our Christian Convictions! What might
they be?
The Bible is
the final authority for me and my family!
My Body is
the Temple of the Holy Spirit!
The only way
to heaven is through faith in Christ!
Marriage between
a man and woman is a life-long commitment to God!
Money is to
be earned and managed according to Scriptural principles.
My
life-style must be in line with Christian values.
My children
will be raised to believe the above!
Help the
helpless!
Show
compassion and mercy!
Showing
others a “better way” of living!
America has
the most admired heritage of any country of modern civilization! Have we gotten off course? Yes!
We need to see it and admit that!
Is there Hope for the Future?
Some would say NO, but I believe 2 Chron. 7:14! I believe there is Hope for America and, that
we, like our forefathers can leave our children a “Memorial” they can build
upon!
