Can we take our government back in
2010 or 2012 and in like manner then take America back? That is what the
majority of conservative talk show hosts keep proclaiming. I enjoy and
learn a great deal from them but they are missing the mark. Their
interpretation of "saving America" is most often turning more blue
states into red states! They don't understand that changing America's
political parties is not enough to turn the nasty tide. They are missing
the root of the problem.
At the root of the troubling issues in America is the clash of
worldviews and that goes well beyond conservatism and liberalism. ...
Our nation's capitol is run by the worldview of secular humanists and
that comes with a lot of baggage! Secular humanists occupy both sides of
the aisle. There are also those in leadership with a biblical worldview,
but we need many more because at present they are drowned out by the
noise of the humanists.
A secular humanist believes he or she is a god and does not need the
true God. He believes man is essentially good. That encourages the
"appease disease." In other words, appease our worst enemies and treat
them as our good friends, because in the end they will love us as we are
all essentially good. This is why we see our leaders reaching out to the
most vile and corrupt regimes (and abandoning longtime friends). The
secular humanist would bitterly denounce the Bible verse that says, "The
heart is deceitful and wicked above all things; who can know it?"
(Jeremiah 17:9) And don't think that conservatives can't have a secular
humanist worldview. It's an equal opportunity deceiver.
The biblical worldview says that we are a unique creation formed by a
living God. But the humanist would suggest that our origin is from pond
scum, apes, or monkeys. Because of this, the teaching in our public
schools for decades has been that man is an accident caused by some
slime billions of years ago. How tragic! The result is a seared
conscience, indifference about life, and a philosophy that leans to the
far left. That is why dictators can wipe out tens of millions and not
bat an eyelash.
Installing more conservatives in government in 2010 or 2012 will not
deal with today's rage against God, the new atheism, and the issues of a
post-Christian America. Many of the commentators keep repeating that we
must find a 21st century Ronald Reagan, but that will not turn this
country around. Because God has been ripped from nearly every fabric of
American life, even if political conservatives won every election in
2010 and 2012, without an American "heart change," our country will not
recover.
It is worldview and not politics that determine everything, including
our final destiny. God is looking for renewed hearts and not renewed
ballot boxes.
If every state were a red state, our State Department would still never
acknowledge that man is by nature sinful and needs a Savior.
Where do we begin to cause a turnaround in America? How about with our
churches? A nation is only as strong as her churches are strong. Most of
our churches will not preach on God's wrath and judgment. They will tell
you God is all about love because that makes people come back the next
week. Most of our churches -- thankfully not all -- are preaching a weak
gospel that will never save souls! Many of our pulpits are filled with
unsaved preachers who focus on a social gospel. When looking for pagans
for whom to pray, don't forget some of our churches that have strayed
and are no longer recognizable. They have smooth-talking preachers who
tell stories and share fill-in-the-blank sermons.
Throw away the maps of the blue and red states. They are irrelevant.
Listen to the talk show hosts for information and entertainment but
remember that their solutions are light years away from the root of
America's problems. They will tell you that their favorite potential
political candidate for the presidency has the answers and America will
shine as a bright light again, prosperity will return, and all will be
well. As articulate, informative, and entertaining as they are, most of
them haven't got a clue about what America really needs.
That is why they sound frustrated and perplexed. They do not yet
understand that man's futile efforts at government won't ever properly
work. They do not comprehend Isaiah 9:6-7: "For a child will be born to
us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His
shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of
His government or of peace, on the throne of David, and over his
kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness
from then on and forevermore."
Then, and only then, will government work.
