“Endowed
by their Creator…” (from the Declaration of Independence)
Planning
the USA, our founding fathers relied on several truths or axioms. These
fundamental principles, these concepts we all agree to accept and believe, define
our system of government. Therefore our laws and their enforcement need to
“fit” within our country’s “value system.”
The
signers of our Declaration of Independence were people of faith. They all
believed in God-the-creator, but held to small denominational differences,
mostly in worship style and traditions. So they wisely set aside their
differences, and based our country on what they had in common: a Creator-God
who had a purpose in mind for His creation, and a plan for how things should
go.
The
right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are more than man-made rules;
we are endowed with these gifts by our Creator. The Declaration describes these
as “unalienable rights,” rights that cannot be taken away, rights given to us
by God – and these principles form the DNA of our nation.
Our
government’s entire operating system - our leaders, lawmakers and judges – need
to rigorously examine each decision through the lens of our country’s axioms:
“Does this law leave everyone’s God-given rights intact? Is this policy in line
with the Creator’s plan for His people?”
By
the way, “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” is not an inclusive list;
rather, it’s a starting point for what God has in mind for his creation.
May God's blessings go with each of you this week as we celebrate the birth of our nation!
Norton
Lawellin
Jesus in the City
Fellowship (JICF) meets every Sunday at 10:30am in the North end (gym) of the
Oliver Ministry Building, 2647 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. This Sunday, July
07, I’ll be shining the light of Jesus, Luke 11:29-36. Prepare to sing the song! See
you at church!
NL
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