"When the righteous (good) are in authority, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, the people groan." - Proverbs 29:2
"Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the wicked; for there will be no prospect for the evil man; the lamp of the wicked will be put out." - Proverbs 24:19-20.
"A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked devices He will condemn." - Proverbs 12:2
"The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good." - Proverbs 15:3
"Learn to do good; seek justice..." - from Isaiah 1:17
Dear Grace Harbor Saints - my point? We are called to be good, and, though being good doesn't "earn" a spot on God's eternal team, it is sure better than being wicked! And, it can lead to being saved. On this Memorial Day, I'm moved to share a famous secular quote - I'm sure many of you have heard it already, but it is worth repeating. The French statesman and historian, Alexis de Tocqueville, was enthralled with the American Constitution and form of government. He toured America in 1831, and wrote a book "Democracy in America" based on his observations. The quote, which he apparently never published, but is credited with saying, is as follows:
"I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her commodious harbors and her ample rivers - and it was not there . . . in her fertile fields and boundless forests and it was not there . . . in her rich mines and her vast world commerce - and it was not there . . . in her democratic Congress and her matchless Constitution - and it was not there. Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great."
I add my "amen" to this - so many have ceased to be good; please don't allow the enemy to steal the glory and the goodness that came from all our fallen heroes. They counted on us, the remaining, to carry on the traditions that made this country great; I for one do not want to waste their heroic sacrifices, given on our behalf, any more than I want to waste the work of Christ, who also gave His life - for us. I urge you to be thankful, be patriotic, be good! And always, when you bump into a man/woman in uniform, thank them for their service! You don't have to be wordy, just a sincere thanks (perhaps a handshake if it's appropriate) to let them know that we appreciate them. - Ray B
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