Proverbs 14:34
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April 16, 2010
Righteousness Exalts a Nation
Proverbs 14:34
EARS TO HEAR is the radio ministry of FAMILIES. BY GOD. For EARS TO HEAR, here’s Tim Glisson.
French politician and historian Alexis de Tocqueville is often quoted as saying that “America is great because America is good” and America itself is quick to agree.
Philanthropists, non-profits and politicians alike all like to claim this philosophy as the backbone to their missions or missives. Americans are good; we give billions to charity; we fight for democracy; we hunt for the truth and we prosecute evil. Collectively we the people of these United States have huge hearts.
Trouble is, that’s not what de Tocqueville was talking about. When he said those words he wasn’t talking about our generosity or compassion. No, he was describing our obedience, our submission, and our total surrender…to God!
De Tocqueville came to America in 1830 specifically to discover what made it great.
He looked everywhere he claimed “in harbors and rivers, fields and factories, he went to America’s democratic Congress and her matchless Constitution — but not until I went into the churches of America, de Tocqueville said and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power.
Righteousness, a right relationship with God, not goodness, no matter how good it is, exalts a nation says Proverbs 14. Something America and Americans would be wise to remember.
If you have EARS to HEAR God’s plan for His children, please visit our website at FAMILIESBYGOD.org. For EARS TO HEAR, I’m Tim Glisson.
