Virulence Violence Virtue Victory

In today’s world, we see the virulence of mankind swirl around us every day. Rioting, road rage, looting, assaults, murders, sex trafficking, arson, burning America’s flag, and other attempts to destroy the history of our great country, the United States of America. We are at a tipping point in America. A point where it’s declaring itself freed from the sovereignty of God and in line for the judgment by God and destruction like every nation that has done so.

There was a time when mankind’s virulent proclivity was displayed by littering, not obeying traffic laws, or an argument that might escalate into a fist-to-cuff between two people. Now if one person feels offended, a mob may join to give a beat-down while another captures the shameful moment on a phone. Crowds may be offended because a crippled old person, a veteran, or even a child displays a flag, wears a hat or a T shirt, or is just close at hand when the crowd’s unwarranted rage bubbles over and self-control is lost. The nearest innocent item becomes the victim.

I read a book on government that was very dry reading. I could only read 2 or 3 pages before drinking a glass of water to digest it, but there were 2 very important lessons I learned. The first, all truths, laws, and ordinances originate with God. All manmade laws emanate from the Bible and based on an absolute foundation of truth. The second was the smallest division of government is self-control. All other governmental frameworks rise from that one virtue.

Virtue speaks of the power found in man’s worth and moral excellence; tasting of goodness and right actions. Its quality is founded in charity, love, and the “Golden Rule.” It declares the ability to do what is right when no one else is looking. It means sometimes standing alone when the cause is right. It may mean relinquishing something precious to retain the higher plain. Things once considered taboo are now something the government now says is legal. That doesn’t mean it’s morally correct. All virtue has been drained from it and sin will always remain sin.

America’s Constitution was written to limit the government incursion on its citizens, but continued malefactors’ assaults have eroded those safeguards. Americans must stand firm to remain free, godly, and virtuous. Victory can only be gained by remaining vigilant and firmly rooted in the virtues of charity and in faithfulness to God’s Word, the Bible.

Many newer “Interpretations” of the King James Bible have been watered down; changing entire sentences and deleting many others. The truth of the Bible has virtue contained within. The new versions and now polluted with leavening. Jesus warned Christians about it. We must remain alert if America is to remain virtuous.