The Challenge Of America Ministries

True Patriotism

Are YOU Truly Patriotic???


True Patriotism

What does it mean to be patriotic?

The dictionary defines "patriotic" as a love for one's country, and is characterized by patriotism.

And a "patriot" is defined as someone who loves, and is devoted to, his native country and it's welfare.

So, to be truly pariotic, one must love and be devoted to his country and it's welfare - and this means both the physical and spiritual welfare or conditions.

The physical welfare of the country is easy to see. These are the things like the economy, unemployment, the actual physical condition of building, cities, towns, highways, and so on. The spiritual welfare is a bit harder to see, but it directly affects the physical. The spiritual condition of the nation or its individuals can be measured by the people's relationship to God, their faith, and the level of commitment to following God'd commands or laws. And these are found in the Bible.

Many are not aware that the United States and its original laws - and the Constitution itself - were based on Biblical or Christian principles. But over the years our nation, through the government and the people, has fallen away from the great standards that the United States was founded on.

Because of the falling away from Godly principles, the welfare of the nation is in poor condition. This is easily seen when you look at problems such as the national debt, joblessness, broken families, homelessness, drug and alcohol problems, health care fears, unwanted pregnancies, abortion, homosexuality, pornography, sexually transmitted diseases, crime, suicide, fears and insecurities of all sorts - and the list can go on and on.

The welfare of the nation is in poor condition. Yes, on the outside, the physical may appear to be well, but the inner workings, the people, are breaking down.

Where the people have a right relationship with God, they and the nation will be blessed by Him. The Bible says "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord."

Then, how do we gain this blessing? The Bible answers that question: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."

Are you truly patriotic???