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The Higher Court

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The Higher Court

Mike MazzalongoBibleTalk.TV

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15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.

I Timothy 3:15

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The Direction is Dangerous…

Judges are only human

12 There is a way which seems right to a man,But its end is the way of death.

Proverbs 14:12

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The Direction is Dangerous…

Judges are only humanPolitics!!

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The Direction is Dangerous…

Judges are only humanPolitics!!Absolute Lawgiver = Absolute Laws26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,But justice for man comes from the LORD. Proverbs 29:26

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What Can Christians Do?

1. Vote 57% Eligible voters voted President Obama received 51% vote President elected by 29% of voters

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What Can Christians Do?

1. Vote

2. Honor America’s Christian Heritage

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Honor America’s Christian Heritage

52 of 55 Founding Fathers were evangelical Christians

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Honor America’s Christian Heritage

52 of 55 Founding Fathers were evangelical Christians

“It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great country was founded not by Religionists but by Christians. Not on religion but on the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Patrick Henry

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Honor America’s Christian Heritage

“The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: It connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity”

John Quincy Adams

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Honor America’s Christian Heritage

“Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers.. it is the duty… of our Christian nation… to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.”

John Jay, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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Honor America’s Christian Heritage

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.”

George Washington

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Honor America’s Christian Heritage

“If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?”

Benjamin Franklin

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Honor America’s Christian Heritage

“..I know that the Lord is always on the side of right, but my constant anxiety and prayer is that I and this nation should be on the Lord’s side.”

Abraham Lincoln

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The USA was founded as a Christian nation and meant to

continue as one.

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1962 – Supreme Court removes school prayer.

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1985 – Supreme Court rules that atheism is a legitimate religion

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The reason America is great is because it was founded on

Christian principles.

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Let’s not be ashamed to…

Vote Christian politiciansPromote Christian standardsProvide a sincere witnessSupport the churchEstablish a Christian Agenda

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Let’s not be ashamed to…

Encourage Christian activitiesConfront immoralityRespect other religionsProclaim Christ only

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What Can Christians Do?

1. Vote2. Honor America’s Christian Heritage3. Appeal to a Higher Court48 He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day.

John 12:48

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How Will We Face Judgment?