The Selling of Our Birthright

I had not intended to add my name to the “I Did Not Vote For Obama or Socialism” group because I typically am not interested in aligning myself against something. I did it this time because I fear that what is indeed an historical event with the passage yesterday of Obama’s health reform bill, is not a beneficial one, and I am greatly concerned. Like a frog in the kettle over the last 70 years (since FDR) this nation has slowly yielded to the notion that government’s role is to provide for us and we have grown dependent upon the entitlements promised by that government. The temperature of the water in the kettle has likely reached the point of no return for the frog (we, the people). Whether one supports or does not support the legislation that will be signed into law depends upon ones ideologoy relative to the role of government in a nation. Those who understand the ramifications of big government intrusions into the private sector know the dangers of this legislation and the boiling point we have reached. Much more than financial costs are involved in this historic legislation — the costs of surrendering our liberty are much higher, especially for future generations. The foundational principles upon which this government of the people, by the people and for the people was first established has now become a government of the elite, in place of the people, and over of the people. I am convinced that the underlying ideology of this administration is socialist and we have taken a huge step in that direction. Like Esau, we have sold our birthright as a nation and the liberties inherent in that birthright to a few political aristocrats in exchange for some ‘lentil stew”.

So how should I respond in such times? There are three things I believe are important:
1. I must never respond with mean-spirited name calling or disrespectful language. It is never appropriate to return insult with insult. My words must be gracious, kind and truthful. I can be firm and confident in my opinions without being hateful and mean.
2. I must remember who God is and that I am His and live and act accordingly. My hope is not in government or the will of the people, but in the will of God.
3. While my true citizenship is heaven, I still have a responsibility to express my views and the will of the people through the voting booth. While all of us must speak out for what we believe is right and just, we must do so graciously and prayerfully.

While our nation may have sold its birthright, those who know Christ also know our birthright has been secured for all eternity, so we set our hearts and minds on things above, not on earthly things. We do not abandon our participation as responsible citizens to inform and vote, but we do so with grace. We repent of our own sin, pray for God’s mercy on our nation, and pray for leaders whose hearts are tuned to the will of God.

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