I have hesitated to write this article because I feel almost certain that some folks will not understand what I’m saying, but I feel compelled to do so anyway. These words are not meant to be hurried over without careful reading and serious thought. I might not be saying what you first think, so slow down and listen carefully.
With the presidential election just ahead of us there are some things that we need to think about. Regardless of who is running for office our choice should be based on the person’s character, beliefs,and ability to do the job. But since we are stuck in a two party system we sometimes don’t have much of a choice, so we vote for, what is commonly called, “the lesser of two evils”. Unfortunately when that happens we’re in trouble either way–since when does God approve of one evil over another? Either evil is offensive to God and troublesome to us. I believe we are in more trouble than we know.
People on both sides think that if their man gets elected it will be a step in the right direction to solving our problems. Wouldn’t that be nice! But it’s not going to happen. If you really believe that you haven’t fully examined the record of both the candidates. They are more alike than different–IMO. They are closer to the same than most people imagine. I’m not saying it doesn’t make any difference who wins–I believe it does. However, I am saying that regardless of who wins our problems aren’t going to go away. Anytime we vote for the “lesser of two evils” we are in trouble–evil is evil.
The reason I’m pointing this out is to get folks to see that we are in trouble and we won’t get out by way of the ballot box (Reagan is dead). Getting out to vote isn’t a quick-fix cure-all. We won’t rise above our problems until we get down on our knees. The root of America’s problem isn’t political at all– it is spiritual. We might be the kindest, most benevolent nation on earth, but we are evil. I know that might not set too well with some of you, but it is true. If we use God’s Word as the standard, that is an undeniable fact. We have broken God’s laws, flaunted our rebellion in the face of God, and ignored His warnings– without any fear of the consequences. How can you not call that “evil”?
Do I care who wins this election? You bet I do! But the winner is not going to be our savior. Only God can deliver us from this mess we’re in. Until God’s people are revived our nation has no chance of getting better.
After his visit to America in the 1830’s, Alexis Tocqueville said:” Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.” How is it that a Frenchman could see what we don’t?
There was a time when we understood. Just read the record form our forefathers, examine our legal document, listen to the songs, and look at your money–it’s all right there for everyone to see! “In God we trust”, but do we now? I’ll let you answer that.
When Hawaii became the 50th state of the Union in 1959 she brought with her this motto–“The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness”. They had it right. “Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people”(Proverbs 14:34). The solution to America’s present dilemma and the hope for her future is repentance. Without that there is no end to our present problems, nor bright hope for tomorrow. We either repent or perish.”If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”–2 Chron. 7:14
You say you love this country, you claim that you would die for her if necessary, and you even pray, “God bless America”–you probably pray that your candidate will win. But are you willing to “humble” yourself, “pray”, “seek” God’s face, and “turn from” your wicked ways? Until we make this personal nothing changes for the better. It is one thing to love your country, it’s another thing to love God. It is in the latter that we find the help and hope we need. Nothing short of that can avail. Think about it!
