Deep down, most Christians admit nation worship is wrong. Yet many don’t realize they do it. Patriotism gets equated with faith. Freedom’s refreshing breeze gets mistaken for the wind of the Spirit.
As a result, America receives glory belonging to God. “My native country, thee…Thy name I love.” Other commands get ignored, such as “honor the king.” Instead, some who are passionate about their Christian country seem bent on praying abuse upon the king currently in office.
When the state of our nation is condemned with more vigor than the name of Jesus is exalted, we have lost our way.
"It is God's will that there should be nations. It is not God's will that there should be nationalism (in the church)" ~Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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