Religion & Spirituality
July 4, 2021Appropriately PatrioticPsalm 33:10-22 Honor everyone. Love the brothers and sisters. Fear God. Honor the emperor.I Peter 2:17 Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.Philippians 3:20 Patriotic Mistakes · Confusing Patriotism with Christianity · Claiming that Patriotism is Idolatry An Appropriately Patriotic Christ Follower Acknowledges nations are temporary and only God is eternal Remembers God honors the nation that honors Him Faith’s Influence on America Faith inspired the settlement of America. Faith influenced the education of America. Faith encouraged the leaders of America. Faith shaped the heart of America. Knows God is the source of our hope--not our military or our wealth. “America is great because America is good. If she ceases to be good, she’ll cease to be great.”Alexis de Tocqueville Realizes the most patriotic thing you can do for your country is to live a Godly life. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.Proverbs 14:34