THOUGHT
There
is a difference between providing an environment conducive to a people’s
welfare and providing people with welfare. The first promotes freedom and
independence while the second encourages sloth and dependence. The first was
the intended result of the framers of the US Constitution; the second is becoming
the result.
There
was a time when the character of the US reflected a more “Christian”
disposition and the US was considered by many to be a beacon of light guiding
all towards freedom. This freedom is important because it allows for the
children of YHWH to more openly and actively spread the light of the gospel;
and, as children of YHWH we are commanded to be a light unto the world.
The
US, once a lighthouse indicating a safe passage towards freedom, has become a
home of Sirens. Worse still is that the US Government, as a Superpower unto
itself, is trying to force all nations to join in its Siren song. A nation once
singing “Amazing Grace” is becoming an amazing disgrace.
This
tragedy did not occur overnight - the corruption was as incremental as it was
insidious. It will not be corrected overnight - with or with revolution and
bloodshed. We have a duty to our fellow man to try to prevent bloodshed and as
such we must strive, like our forefathers, to change the course of history once
again. It will not be easy to restore our freedoms and we may not succeed. We
war against more than Governments; we war against the very powers of Hell and
failure is the historical norm.
The
US was not great because her Government won the fight for freedom against
tyranny. She was great because her people fought for freedom and against
tyranny. The US Government need not be the world’s policeman or even its big
brother. The US Government need not be the people’s nanny. To be great the US
Government need only to return to its humble beginnings as a ray of freedom in
a world dark with tyranny.
They say a light
bulb is brightest before it burns out. Is that to be the true legacy of the so
called “greatest generation” of Americans? Has the swan song of freedom been
sung while being drowned out and replaced by the Siren song of the US
Government?
History is
replete with places associated with battles in the fight for freedom - from Thermopylae
to the Alamo. Is this how America is to be remembered? I doubt it; those names
are associated with people who fought to the death for freedom - not with
sheeple who willing surrendered their freedom in exchange for handouts. The US
will be remembered more like Rome - a republic turned tyrannical superpower
that died from self-flagellation.
QUOTE
The duty of a
Patriot is to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine
COMMENT: Our
primary duty is to love YHWH above all else (Matthew 22:37, Luke 10:27, Mark 12:30). Our second duty is to love
others (Matthew 22:39, Luke 10:27, Mark
12:31). The fulfillment of this second duty melds perfectly with the
sentiments expressed by Thomas Paine. In loving our fellow man we must always
place people above institutions. It is inevitable that all manmade things will
begin to degrade with the passage of time. Institutions, like machines, must
periodically have the tarnish of time removed. The erosion of age must be
eradicated or functionality will suffer. The primary duty of the US Government
is the application of the US Constitution. With the passage of time the
fulfillment of this duty by the US Government has degraded and this loss of
functionality is reflected in the loss of freedoms by the people of the US.
Service to YHWH includes service to our fellow man - no matter what the cost. Are
you stepping up or lying down?
DID
YOU KNOW
There are whole
books written based on comparisons between the fall of Rome and the current
state of the US. Regarding the fall of Rome here are just a couple of things that
most historians all agree on to take note of:
Among the primary
reasons given are political corruption and antagonism between the Senate and
the Emperors. -- VS. -- Today in the
US we see the corrupt influence of special interest groups far outweigh their
numbers (e.g. the LGBT Mafia). Also, Obama has been quite clear that his phone
and pen are more important than cooperation with Congress - as have his
henchmen such as Holder, Lerner, etc.
Another is
related to immigration:
“Roman
government allowed uncontrolled hostile immigration to dissolve the fabric of
their civilization. Illegal and legal Immigrants grew more powerful while
exercising their own character of their cultures. They did not adopt Roman
ways. Second, vast blocks of once Roman lands became foreign held and even the
Roman population, once outnumbered, was no match for hostile immigrants.” (Reference: “The Fall of the Roman Empire: A
New History of Rome and Barbarians” -- Peter Heather) -- VS. -- Obama and
his ilk are purposely flooding the US with immigrants who, while thankful for
the handouts, have no allegiance to the US, its customs, institutions, or
people. The US Government, instead of providing an environment conducive to its
citizen’s welfare, is focused on providing welfare for immigrants - legal and illegal.
The list could go
on ad naseum but the fall of Rome is only one example of “national failure” so
we can and should broaden our perspective. Results of studies
conducted on the influence of domestic behavior on the decline of civilizations/empires:
The loss of the traditional meaning of the
marriage ceremony, increasing interest in and spread of sexual perversions and
sex-related crimes, a growing desire for and acceptance of adultery, the rise
of Feminism, increased public disrespect for parents and authority in general,
acceleration of juvenile delinquency, promiscuity and rebellion, refusal of
people with traditional marriages to accept their family responsibilities. (Reference: “Family and Civilization” --
Dr. Carl Zimmerman)
COMMENTS:
Zimmerman conducted his research circa 1947! The mores of 1947 were tame
compared to the current situation in the US. Acceptance of such practices was
far from the norm and a far cry from the current era. Today such practices are
not only common place but many are enforced as law by the US Department of
LGBT. The US Government, by enforcing the LGBT agenda, is denying States their
Constitutional rights. The US Government not only enforces compliance with such
immorality on its citizens but tries to do so worldwide - through blackmail via
requirements to qualify for foreign aid. In a time when the US State Department
fails to dedicate the time and money to protect its own people overseas it has
the time and resources to sponsor and hold LGBT pride parades at US embassies
the world over!
Is this the
legacy you want to leave your children? Courage or cowardice - it’s your move!
YHWH will demand an accounting from those who fail to stand for Him - believers
included!