The Fourth of July

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Proverbs 14:34

As we celebrate our freedom today, let me remind you of some things Thomas Jefferson said -

“The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.”

“It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.”

“I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.”

Written over 200 years ago.

God help us, and God bless America!