The need to do what is right before God confronts us. We should ask ourselves: What does God want, regarding this issue? His ways are superior to our opinions. His Word is superior to our view regarding justice. We need His guidance. We need His counsel. The government of this nation is not a theocracy, but shall we not be guided by the best advice available to the human race? Do we not believe that lying is wrong? Do we not believe that stealing is wrong? Do we not believe that murdering is wrong? Do we not believe that mistreating others is wrong? Just remember something very important: God said it first. He said it first because He knows what is best for us. And there is so much more that God says. All of the Presidents that this great nation has ever had, have had some knowledge of right and wrong. Righteousness is the gift from God that He has revealed to us through His Word. "His Word is forever settled in heaven." Calvin Coolidge was a man who was heavily influenced by his knowledge of the Word of God. In his quote below, although I agree with what he said, I do not particularly like the term "religion." Instead of using that term, I would replace the sentence completely and say: "We need Jesus," instead of saying: "We need more religion." No. Religion can never replace the power and the wisdom of Jesus Christ. Jesus is God. Please refer to I Corinthians 1: 24.
"We do not need more intellectual power, we need more moral power. We do not need more knowledge, we need more character. We do not need more government, we need more culture. We do not need more law, we need more religion. We do not need more of the things that are seen, we need more of the things that are unseen.... If the foundation is firm, the superstructure will stand."
Calvin Coolidge 30th US President
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