The Messenger: A Cry For Liberty

The Crisis, by Thomas Paine: Dec. 23rd 1776

"THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated. Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but "to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER" and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. Even the expression is impious; for so unlimited a power can belong only to God."

Never would I consent to the need for politics in our Christianity but there is a need for Christianity in our politics. For far too long we have stood back and waited for others to effect change in our nation. Most have left it to someone else to take office, to lead, and to legislate. While, I do not agree that we can legislate Christianity we can legislate our values. We have tried creating influence in times past, but it’s been a frivolous effort. Our idea to establish our agenda has been to picket, write letters, make calls, complain, point fingers to try and influence votes in our government. We continue to support political agendas and political leaders who put their politics first. It’s time now to take personal accountability and action. We need strong people of Godly character to begin assimilating themselves into government. We need people who will fulfill their positions by listening to their constituents for the moral majority without harming the minority.

We cannot continue to idly sit back and wait for someone else to take action. We need personal accountability and integrity which comes from an obedience and acceptance of Christ. I am convinced that if we, “The People” do not wake up and accept the call to arms that is now going out, our nation will be lost. We may find ourselves lost to a sea of godly pluralism, socialism, government securities and provisions, and social yes men. Tolerance no longer means that we agree to disagree, respecting one another, and acknowledging one another. No, today, tolerance means that we agree to disagree but I must also agree that your opinion, thought, or doctrine is just as valid as mine. Opinions do matter but there is only one absolute truth on which all other rest! That absolute truth begins with the acceptance of John 14:6 “I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me.”

Anything that diverts from or doesn’t support this fundamental truth, points to the wrong direction. We must change the support grid of this nation to support John 14:6. Our success as individuals and as a nation falls flatly upon this verse. We will tolerate other points of view but we will not acknowledge them as equally valid. We will not punish those who do not acknowledge our viewpoint as valid. Instead, we must love, lift up, and assist where and whenever we can. Finding a way to turn this nation around can be found in this method. To live, to love, and to serve is our greatest challenge. Will you accept that challenge? Are you ready to make a stand? Are you ready to be a person of action and not just talk? I encourage you to get involved with your local government or party today and begin to instill a sincere Christ head leadership. It’s going to take a lot of work. You will face obstacles. Every political party whether on a national or local level has it’s good-ol’-boy network. We must move in a massive front into our political parties. I don’t care if your democrat or republican, it’s time to do what is right. Do what is right according to Biblical principles first and everything else will work itself out. Do not compromise your personal integrity, realizing your integrity is measured against that of Christ. Strive to fulfill that challenge!