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By Luba Rokpelnis on August 31st, 2016
Sciencing Patriotism
“Sciencing Patriotism”
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Pastor Dave Clear
Psalm 33:12
Psalm 33:12 – “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.”
What is patriotism?
Illustration – Eric Liddell (1924 Olympics)
First, patriotism is not just symbolic patriotism.
Second, patriotism is not unrestricted freedom to do anything I want!
Third, patriotism is not a “free ride!”
Fourth, Christian patriotism recognizes dual citizenship.
Fifth, Christian patriotism recognizes this order: God first, and country second.
Sixth, Christian patriotism is remembering God.
Illustration – William Brewster’s giant iron screw from his printing press raising the fallen mast of the Mayflower.