July 4, 2021

Appropriately Patriotic

Psalm 33:10-22

Honor everyone. Love the brothers and sisters.

Fear God. Honor the emperor.

I Peter 2:17

Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait

for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 3:20

Patriotic Mistakes

· Confusing Patriotism with Christianity

· Claiming that Patriotism is Idolatry

An Appropriately Patriotic Christ Follower

Acknowledges nations are temporary and only God is eternal

Remembers God honors the nation that honors Him

Faith’s Influence on America

Faith inspired the settlement of America.

Faith influenced the education of America.

Faith encouraged the leaders of America.

Faith shaped the heart of America.

Knows God is the source of our hope--not our military or our wealth.

“America is great because America is good. If she ceases to be good, she’ll cease to be great.”

Alexis de Tocqueville

Realizes the most patriotic thing you can do for your country is to live a Godly life.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 14:34