2 alerts from Goerge Washington’s Farewell Address:
“And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure – reason and experience both forbid us to expect that National morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”
“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great Pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of Men and citizens.”
The aim and error of Haman in every age is to create political prosperity without Judeo-Christian values, and to exert political influence to overthrow the influence of Spirit upon a nation’s laws and culture. We who cherish spirituality are the Mordecais and Esthers of this age: we must first understand, then claim and exercise the vast spiritual authority we have over all the Hamans of this age.
Deuteronomy 20:1 – “When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.”
Joel 3:9-11 – King James Version – “Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up. Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong. Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O Lord.”
Joel 3:9-11 – MSG version – “Announce this to the godless nations: Prepare for battle! Soldiers at attention! Present arms! Advance! Turn your shovels into swords, turn your hoes into spears. Let the weak one throw out his chest and say, ‘I’m tough, I’m a fighter.’ Hurry up, pagans! Wherever you are, get a move on! Get your act together. Prepare to be shattered by God!”