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Printed in a recent USA Today Article about Patriotism a Gallup Poll was released.  Only 63% of adults say they are either, extremely proud or very proud to be American.  This is the lowest level of patriotism ever recorded since Gallup first asked the question in 2001.  Among people aged 18-34, the level of patriotism is 4 out 10 who say they are either extremely proud or very proud to be American. 

I never realized that there would be a need to try to convince rational, thinking people of the value of America. For a long time now the love of Country has been preached from the pulpits of our Nation.  However, things have changed. 

Forget for a moment those who try to rewrite history to motivate some hatred for our Country.  Forget for a moment those who spew hatred for this country to satisfy some selfish motive or personal agenda.  I’m thinking of those who care so little about our Nation that they turn a deaf ear to the godless and lawless speeches of our leaders.  I’m thinking of those who have their eyes blinded to the godless behavior of those who lead us.  I’m thinking of those who hold to the truth of the Word of God yet support an agenda that does nothing but lead a Nation away from those same truths.  Many will not defend this nation and the freedoms we’ve been blessed with.  The unwillingness to defend the Nation against those who would utterly destroy it is an act of cowardice.    

Luke 19 teaches us how to properly love our Nation.  Jesus modeled what true patriotism looks like. As the Lord Jesus went into Jerusalem, he wept over it.  Why would He care so much for that place? He wept over the lack of knowledge and their blindness.  He wept over their enemies surrounding it.  He wept because of the condition of the children within its borders.  The lack of patriotism in our Nation today is seen in the indifference we have toward our foundations being destroyed.  The apathetic attitude concerning the attack on our freedoms that come from the hallowed halls of our Capital. 

A nation that was founded on the principles of God’s Word is now trying to be re-established on human intellect and total secularism, and most can’t even shed a tear.  I don’t serve this country ahead of serving Christ Jesus the King.  I don’t place more significance on America than the kingdom of God, But I weep for a Nation that was imperfect but strong and blessed of God.  I weep for the loss of Godly instruction for our children.  I weep for a culture that has invited God to step aside for our own desires. 

It is impossible to agree with the teachings of Jesus Christ and not love your Country.  A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand.  If you’re not for America, then you must be against America.  What side will you stand on?