- Who Are the Righteous?Proverbs 3:33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. In Proverbs 3:33 we see the promise that the curses and the blessings of the Lord are felt residually by those around the wicked and the just respectfully. The curse of the Lord affects the wicked and those that are in their house, and the entire nation. On… Read more: Who Are the Righteous?
- Conservation vs EnvironmentalismProverbs 12:10 The righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. An outdoorsman that’s worth anything knows the importance of conservation. They will rotate where they hunt or fish so as not to deplete that area. Similar to how a farmer will rotate their crops to maximize production. They also are careful to never hunt for sport. They use every piece and part of what… Read more: Conservation vs Environmentalism
- Keeping an Eye on Smyrna PoliticsOn Tuesday, March 5, the town of Smyrna had a vote on a special referendum for the Town Court. This ultimately became a good example of the lies and deceit that we’re up against in politics, even on a local level. As is the case with every election and vote there are clear winners and losers. The Baptist Coalition did not, and is not, taking an official position on this issue. However, I believe it is necessary for us to point out the outright lies that were being… Read more: Keeping an Eye on Smyrna Politics
- Meddle Not with ChangeMy son, fear thou the LORD and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change: For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? – Proverbs 24:21-22 In America today we are constantly hearing that he need to compromise and change. We’re told that in both politics and religion that we need to adapt and be more welcoming. That we need to change our thinking so we don’t offend. But God tells us that there is merit in simply standing… Read more: Meddle Not with Change
- The Government Shall Be Upon His ShoulderFor unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 What a wonderful truth that a Savior was born some 2,000 years ago. And what a wonderful promise that one day He will return to rule all nations! But until that day, we pray that more Christians will step up in Government to be the Ambassadors that… Read more: The Government Shall Be Upon His Shoulder