“3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, 4 and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.“ 2 Timothy 4:3-4 New American Standard Bible 1995
Many in the United States are suffering from delusion. They may believe there is no God. They may believe in gods other than Yahweh. They may believe there is no higher authority than themselves or government. Many certainly do not believe in God’s law.
“1 Why are the [a]nations in an uproar And the peoples devising a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth take their stand And the rulers take counsel together Against the Lord and against His [b]Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us tear their fetters apart And cast away their cords from us!” 4 He who [c]sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord scoffs at them.” Psalm 2:1-4 New American Standard Bible 1995
How do the rulers of the earth take counsel against the Lord? By not following His commandments and laws. Some laws have been enacted that are opposite to the laws of God. Not obeying God’s law is called sin!
Sins of the United States:
Idolatry
Worshiping of ourselves, idols, and material things above Yahweh, “3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3 King James Version
Abortion
Killing of babies in the womb. “13 Thou shalt not kill.” Exodus 20:13 King James Version 5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 King James Version “13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13 New International Version
Recognition of non- heterogenous relationships
“27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” Genesis 1:27 King James Version “22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.” Genesis 1:22 King James Version “22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.” Leviticus 18:22 King James Version “9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 King James Version
Lying
Many officials in public office lie. “8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Revelation 21:8 King James Version
Whoremongers
Adultery and fornication are rampant in our society. God expressly forbids both. Any type of sexual perversion He hates. “14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.” Exodus 20:14 King James Version “19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.” Corinthians 6:19-20 King James Version
Justice
Our nation has many times turned from justice. Criminals are released into society to commit the crime(s) again. They are not punished for the offense. Illegal immigrants come into the country, many with criminal or questionable backgrounds and are released to commit crimes without punishment. Our laws are not uniformly upheld. God says”15 ‘You shall do no injustice in judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor nor defer to the great, but you are to judge your neighbor fairly.” Leviticus 19:15 New American Standard Bible 1995
3God did not expect sin or crime to go unpunished. Without an underlying legal system there is anarchy. Who is going to protect the moral or righteous person? How can justice be applied morally? Fox News reported “The Harris campaign cut multiple six-figure checks last month for left-leaning groups that have been vocal about defunding the police, reparations, and are tied to radical activists who have supported notorious antisemite Louis Farrakhan.” https://www.foxnews.com/politics/harris-campaign-dishes-out-six-figure-donations-groups-defunding-police-reparations
The Ten Commandments were given for the righteous ordering of society. Our government forbids the presentation of these laws on government land. Our nation has turned its back on God, what is moral and right.
“Vice President Harris made campaign stops at Black churches in Georgia over the weekend, days after sparking controversy among Christian Americans by telling protesters praising Jesus "you're at the wrong rally." https://www.foxnews.com/politics/harris-makes-pitch-black-churches-after-telling-protester-praising-jesus-youre-wrong-rally
God hates sin! Just as God judged Israel of old, so He will judge the United States. “I am the Lord, and there is no other. 7 I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.” Isaiah 45:6-7 New International Version
God expects His people to be obedient. “11 ‘For I am with you,’ declares the Lord, ‘to save you; For I will destroy completely all the nations where I have scattered you, Only I will not destroy you completely. But I will chasten you justly And will by no means leave you unpunished.’” Jeremiah 30:11 New American Standard Bible 1995
He is looking for people who will love and serve Him. He loved mankind enough to allow Jesus Christ to die on the cross an excruciating death so that we might live. He is the final sacrificial offering God requires for sin. However, God requires the sinner to repent and accept the Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life.
The Lord judges nations and brings judgment upon them. At the second coming He will judge all nations.
Be careful how you walk. A day of judgement will come.
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