One of the hardest things to bare in this election season is all the talk by candidates about the “greatness of the American people.” The Bible warns us repeatedly about speech like this. “By smooth talk and flattery they deceived the minds of naive people.” (Romans 16:18)
However, the electorate likes to hear it. It is reassuring to think that we are members of a multitude possessing supernatural wisdom.
Of course, such a wise assembly needs leaders to secure for all of us the rich and appropriate gifts we deserve, right? Accordingly, campaigners promise a host of things no one can afford.
Free elections are wonderful, but what if we begin to think that the government owes us a living? What if we come to believe all the drivel about our own superiority?
There is a greatness about America, but most of it was purchased by the blood, sweat and tears of men and women who came before us. Their footprints are still visible on the paths of humility and service.
However, the last time I looked, there were few George Washingtons in either political party willing to tell the people the truth about themselves and the God who enabled such a nation to rise.
Ted Simonson
Statesville
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