Monday, March 18, 2024

THE FALL OF AN EMPIRE

 

When historians look back at the USA, as we do at the Roman Empire, what will be the reasons they cite for its demise? Not that it will fall, but should it fail, what could be the cause or causes?

Due to the influx of foreign immigrants in the last three years, this may be a reason. Not the law abiding individuals who were truly seeking freedom from tyranny and looking for a better life, but the criminal element that has already caused death and pain and suffering to innocent Americans. In addition to gang members, there have been agents of our enemies who are here to set up terror cells to cause much destruction.

What about our national sins. The Bible is clear that judgment will come upon nations that ignore God’s laws. Of course “national sins” are simply personal sins committed by a large enough number of people to infect the entire country.

Hate itself is a sin, not just a crime. To hate those who look different than us, or those that believe differently, or those who vote differently – it’s all hate, which is revealed in a cancel culture mentality. Hate ultimately demands the death of the hated; but it also causes the death of the hater. God’s way is love – to treat others as we would want to be treated. Jesus said we can love even our enemies.

And there is the mistreatment of unborn babies and children. It says in Luke 17:2 “It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.” Abortion, gender surgeries on minors, transgender behavior, and robbing girls of female only sports – the list goes on and on.

But the fall is not inevitable. The Bible also tells us the when its citizens repent and turn back to God; He will forgive and restore that nation to its former glory. The USA was a glorious, wonderful place to live and raise a family. Let us pray that it’s not too late!

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