Monday, November 3, 2008

Our Need as a Nation

“By the transgression of a land many are its princes, but by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.” Proverbs 28:2

“When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability.” Proverbs 28:2 (NLT)

“Let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule with the fear of God. The preservation of a republican government depends on the faithful discharge of this duty; if the citizens neglect their duty and place imprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted.” - Noah Webster, author of Webster’s Dictionary

“Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it.” - John Quincy Adams

“In free governments, the rulers are the servants, and the people their superiors and sovereigns.”
- Benjamin Franklin

“We may look up to Armies for our defense, but virtue is our best security. It is not possible that any state should long remain free, where virtue is not supremely honored.” - Samuel Adams

The right to vote is an honor and privilege.

Don’t take it for granted.

Pray, seek God’s wisdom, and do what is right.