There are indeed some reasons.
Is there a way for us as a people to stay on track with the Prince of Peace? What can we learn from the wisdom in Proverbs?
We've been talking about conflicts (both one-on-one, and one on more than one). About anger and what to do with it. There indeed is a place to express anger (righteous indignation, not hypoxically self-righteous) against the evil, the destructive, the socialist's policies here etc.. instead of anger against people who God loves.
You know how throughout all of history God has used wise peace-makers, yes, born again believer to protect the innocent and stop the evil deeds of wicked men. Many Christians were persecuted and even killed, but God will have the last word. He will have his perfect justice, Mr. Social Justice Warrior.
Christians have been salt that preserves and adds flavor. They've been light that examples the selfless life of Jesus, and have even tactfully proclaimed truth boldly in their era.. as we also should be doing today.
Overcoming evil with good instead of being overcome by the evil--that good!
Yet having that non-retaliatory, non-strike back attitude doesn't mean that we believers remain passive while watching wicked people massively keep cheating and hijacking this nation.
There are things we can do to expose the evil that continues on! Can smart voting help during these days of Dominion software? Perhaps, I will go vote! Can fervent prayer for an awakening, can honest testimony, and can listening along with witnessing with the Word help in our society? Absolutely!
When politicians and their beliefs on both sides fail the citizens, preach the Gospel for decisions!
We've chosen to be more concerned with who's in God's house than who's in the White House.. though that matters as well. Hey, after your quiet time of waiting on the Lord, what has Jesus shown you to go do? Here are some reasons why God has blessed America.
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” Proverbs 14:34 esv“Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.” Proverbs 15:27 esv“An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.” Proverbs 17:11 esv“Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of his fury will fail. Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out, and quarreling and abuse will cease. He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend. The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the traitor.” Proverbs 22:8–16
“Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.” Proverbs 14:31
“If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it." Mark Twain
“A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.” Proverbs 29:7
“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure. A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches. A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.” Prov. 11:14–23 esv
“Above everything else guard your heart, because from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23
“The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.” Proverbs 10:11–12
“Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.” Proverbs 4:24
“A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.” Proverbs 29:4
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 nkjv
Let's earnestly pray for America today. Lord, Your Word says even when we feel too weak to have any faith left or make an impact, You remain faithful to us and will help us. You are our wisdom, strength, protector and salvation. You always carry out Your promises to us--have never missed once (2 Tim. 2:13). Your steadfast love never ceases--pour out of Your Spirit all that heaven can afford to pour out here. Send an awakening! Your mercies never come to an end, Jesus. Thank you! Amen.
What are some Bible verses about conflict?
What is God’s biblical solution to the problem of this evil here?
Where's the balance here? Where is it between looking upwards and then outwards? Between trusting the Lord for his justice amidst conflicts versus getting up to do something to stop the injustices.. to preserve things for our kids and grandchildren like salt preserves?
We've talked together about waitin’ on the Lord, being patient, and preserving in prayer (especially when we feel angry after being ripped off of so much already), about not retaliating against cruel people, and about wisely overcoming evil with good, instead of being overcome by the evil (Rom. 12:21).
We've discussed not striking back and just lettin’ it go cuz love covers.. it sure can be hard to do, but the Holy Spirit can control our minds, tongues and persons. When you feel like hitting back, hit your knees. God in the Bible, even in Proverbs, addresses this. Looking at some verses. “Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous..” 1 Tim. 3:3-13
How and why should we pray for our flawed and evil leaders?
How should Christians handle conflicts and disputes (Matthew 18:15–17)?
Why does God sometimes allow really evil men to come into power?
