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MY STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

Proverbs 29:2; Proverbs 29:27 not. 19 For the good that I would I do not: what he calls “the de-moralization of Ameri- commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her

There are two categories but the evil which I would not, that I do. 20 can culture.” Brooks notes that “over the fertile fields, and boundless forests -- and
I want to share with you in this address Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I course of the 20th century, words relating to it was not there. I sought for it in her rich
today. that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. morality appeared less and less frequently in mines, her vast world commerce, her public

#1 THE ATITUDE OF A NATIONS 21 I find then a law, that, when I would the nation’s books: school system, and in her institutions of
PEOPLE. do good, evil is present with me. 22 For I According to a 2012 paper, usage of a higher learning -- and it was not there. I
#2 THE MORAL STATE OF THIS delight in the law of God after the inward cluster of words related to being virtuous looked for it in her democratic Congress and
NATION. man: 23 but I see another law in my mem- also declined significantly. Among them her matchless Constitution -- and it was not

First let me say that I am no one to bers, warring against the law of my mind, were bravery (which dropped by 65 per- there. Not until I went into the churches of
JUDGE America. I am just like most folk and bringing me into captivity to the law of cent), gratitude (58 percent), and humble- America and heard her pulpits flame with

that see a decline in our Nations peoples and sin which is in my members. ness (55 percent). For decades, researchers righteousness did I understand the secret
Morals. I have no bone to pick with anyone WOW. Did you get that. In his best day, have asked incoming college students about of her genius and power. America is great
in this great Nation. I pray for our leaders Paul failed to live up to the HIGH MORAL their goals in life. In 1967, about 85 percent because America is good, and if America
every day for God's wisdom. I also Pray standard of the word. said they were strongly motivated to develop ever ceases to be good, America will cease
for God's conviction power for them to be This is what is happening in the greatest “a meaningful philosophy of life”; by 2000, to be great!"

BORN AGAIN. Nation on Earth. The USA. That is why I only 42 percent said that. Being financially So true. Again, No judgement here.

That said, let me clarify. The Apostle said it chose to share the 2 short verses from God's well off became the leading life goal; by But a bit of Biblical advice.
like this: short book on Wisdom. 2015, 82 percent of students said wealth was All Christian people, Born Again people
1 Timothy 1:15 Get this. The Father even told us that their aim. Again WOW. Again 2 Scriptures. need to take a stand for good. Like Paul.
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all even us hillbillies can have His wisdom. #1 The Peoples Attitude. failing everyday but getting up and pressing
acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the James 1:5 Proverbs 29:2 on.
world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of 2 When the righteous are in authority, the Philippians 3:14
Look at Romans 7. God, that giveth to all men liberally, and people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth I press toward the mark for the prize of the
8 But sin, taking occasion by the command- upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. rule, the people mourn. high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
ment, wrought in me all manner of concu- According to this everyone that asks That is so true. Bad Preachers, terrible So, when you cast a vote, or follow a cer-
piscence. For without the law sin was dead. can have His wisdom. Here is the problem. Politicans, sorry school teachers, gossipy tain leader, do it according to God's Word.
9 For I was alive without the law once: but Higher Education has taken the place of Deacons and so many Beaurcrats they Let's be what we say we are.
when the commandment came, sin revived, seeking God’s knowledge. Therefore, we cannot be numbered. Not even mentioning What is that.
and I died. 10 And the commandment, have turned to ourselves to get Worldly College professors. God loving, God fearing.... Americans.
which was ordained to life, I found to be smarts. Just look at how that is ruining our These folk are tearing down the people Again, NO JUDGEMENT.
unto death. 11 For sin, taking occasion by great people and Nation. of our Nation and it is so sad that MOST Even if you never saw the movie “A Few
the commandment, deceived me, and by it Here is Joshua’s advice. Christians are BLIND to what is going on in Good Men,” you’re probably familiar with
slew me. 12 Wherefore the law is holy, and Joshua 24:15 America. one scene.
the commandment holy, and just, and good. 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Again, No room to Judge on my part. Tom Cruise plays a military lawyer and is
13 Was then that which is good made death Lord, choose you this day whom ye will #2 The Moral state of the Union. interrogating tough-guy Jack Nicholson.
unto me? God forbid. serve; whether the gods which your fathers Proverbs 29:27 Cruise is getting nowhere and finally yells,

But sin, that it might appear sin, work- served that were on the other side of the 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the “I WANT THE TRUTH!”

ing death in me by that which is good; that flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose just: and he that is upright in the way is And Jack Nicholson shouts back. “YOU
sin by the commandment might become land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, abomination to the wicked. CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"
exceeding sinful. 14 For we know that the we will serve the Lord. According to Solomon, the wisest man to Truth is difficult stuff. Sometimes it’s hard CLEANING

law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under But here is where we are. have ever lived and breathed oxygen. to handle.
sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for Judges 21:25 Has said here that everyone thinks they are Charles L. Burton
what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, In those days there was no king in Israel: right. This cannot be. We only have one
that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would every man did that which was right in his book that outlines our Moral responsibility 850 Estridge Road
not, I consent unto the law that it is good. 17 own eyes. to all. The Bible. Paint Lick, Ky. 40461
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