Proverbs 14:12 (KJV) There is a way
which seemeth right unto a man,
but the end thereof are the ways of death.
RESPECT
FOR THE CREATOR, SOVEREIGN GOD
Exo 20:7 Thou shalt not take the
name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that
taketh his name in vain.
Americans
are facing the total disruptive government as we approach 2020 Presidential
Election. It is not as much of a concern about the candidates, as it is with
the process. As WE THE PEOPLE, we have let a runaway culture that is
steeped in self-indulgence fueled by the few that seek reparation for centuries
of history, set our standards.
Yet
we pray to God and ask for help when we have turned our back on his standards. We
listen to world news and declare that there is nothing one person can do, but
read Isaiah 18. Isaiah said I am going to sit at the gate and turn back the
enemy.
Jesus
said, “Fear not …”, yet the church shelters in and resorts to the web
and social media to deliver its message. At the same time, many who call
themselves Christian join outsiders to march in our streets protesting and
looting.
Worse
then that these rebellious mobs are virtually destroying America’s history;
both that of the church, and their own. Now where will you take your
grandchildren and share what sacrifices were made to bring us to our present
status?
For
those that are so vocal about the inequities of what identifies as slavery, what
is the difference with what we call employment, or indebtedness, a bad
marriage, or denominational error, bullying, abuse, and on and on. Think about
this, all these things go on today with the police presence. What will it be
like if these mobs succeed in forcing the elimination of the police?
When
was the last time the church reviewed the constitution and bylaws of the United
States as a means of encouraging respect for God-directed leadership? You may
not like the president, or a city mayor, or a judge, or a senator, or a
representative, but they are God-directed officers of government. Whether you
respect the person or not, we are commanded to respect each of the offices,
and abide by rules and regulations that are positioned for the good of the
whole.
Read
the following Article 1 of the Bill of Rights of the Constitution and tell me
what in these few words authorize violence, rebellion, looting, burning,
destroying monuments, defacing public buildings, damaging business property and
killing business owners.
Article [I] (Amendment 1 - Freedom of
expression and religion) 13
Congress shall make no
law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of
the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for
a redress of grievances.
None
of these actions can reasonably be identified as peaceful, or as a petition.
This is anarchy, and unfortunately, it is being directed in our city by people
from out of state. They are not even citizens of our community.
These
outsiders are taking advantage of the unrest of the locals that are so tired of
being quarantined that they will chase anything that seems to be exciting. Most
of the participants, night after night have no clue what the true focus of the
mob activity truly is.
With
the coronavirus pandemic, there is no consensus on how votes should be cast,
or counted. More crucial, we have already changed our school systems (totally
altering socialization), raising new threats of obesity and mental health
disorders.
Frustration
is fueled through growing claims that parents are not capable, or qualified to
home school, or deal with the growing unrest among the homebound student
population across the nation.
This
new normal is imposing unbelievable sacrifice and inconvenience on virtually
every home in the land. Suicides are up, drug and alcohol abuse are rampant,
and our society is losing hope, and engaging in disruptive looting, rioting,
and reacting irresponsibly.
As
owners and managers of businesses, you are enduring disruptive influences on
every hand, finance, material, personnel, and governmental intrusion. I share
this foundational fact with you to encourage you and inform you that there is
a source of hope, one greater than all our problems: God is still in
Control. Romans 8:28 (KJV).
Be
blessed … Mel
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