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A Solemn Amen

10/21/2012

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Galatians 6:7
10-22-12

For the last few days I have proffered articles dealing with the primary cause of the decline of our nation, our homes and personal faith. The basic indictment may be laid at the feet of the modern “god” humanism. On the other hand it may more appropriately be laid at the doorstep of the lukewarm professor of religion.

The New York Supreme Court stated in People v. Ruggles, 1811:

“The people of this State, in common with the people of this country, profess the general doctrines of Christianity, as the rule of their faith and practice;”

Can you imagine the hue and cry were the SCOTUS to issue such a ruling in today’s diverse world?

Many, if not most professing Christians, are like the man who was being interviewed by a pollster who asked, “And Sir, what do you believe?” The man answered, “I believe exactly what my church believes.” And what is that? “Exactly what I believe.”

The active phrase in the Court’s ruling is simple and quoted by many fundamental believers, “The doctrines of Christianity, as the rule of their faith and practice.”

Another has well said, “We still profess the general doctrines of Christianity, but we do not practice them.”

Why must I close with a solemn Amen?

Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Copyright © 2012 Larry Lilly


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Oral Deckard link
10/21/2012 10:50:50 am

This is because the doctrines of Christianity are the basis of civility. This is what makes it possible to go off to work leaving your house protected by no more than a lock and the police, who have so many other to protect that if your house is broken into, they will get there long afterward only to file a crime report.

A look back in our history shows a much more Christian nation, and a crime rate about 1% of what it is now. As Christianity has declined the crime rate has grown to match, resulting in bars over windows, security systems and guard dogs, that still witness a rising crime rate.

And when you consider that the real reason you can go off to work leaving no one standing guard is that there are still to few criminals for so many victims that they just haven't gotten to you yet, it is clear that the crime rate has a long way to rise.

If for no other reason that that we have a vested interest in Christian principles. But we as a people are obviously too foolish to realize it and act accordingly, so we will have to continue to reap what we keep sowing. And it will continue rain on the just and the unjust.

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