Righteousness or Reproach?
Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalt a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. What builds up a nation is righteousness, Political leaders usually prescribe a military force, a strong economy and the development resources, improvement of education and technology. Righteousness is a nation's greatest treasurer, righteous living determines a nation's destiny Sin brings down any nation, when they refuse to glorify God and be thankful, When they chose idolatry over true worship When they practiced violent, deceitful, and proud, when they choose selfishness and greediness. Sin brought to he downfall of many once-proud empires The Babylonian Empire The Medo-Persian and Grecian Empire The Romans Empire Neither nation nor individuals can sin and win (number 32:23) How can we make a difference today? National exaltation depends on how individual citizens live, A nation is blessed by righteous citizens ...