WHAT’S NEXT AMERICA
JERM. 2:32

For several months, I have posted a message on our website about the upcoming election.  (Click here if you would like to read Who Gets Your Vote.)  In less than 90 days, we will be going to the polls to choose the person to lead our country for the next four years.  I personally believe that this election is one of the most important ones in my 67 years.

There are many questions on the minds of American people – the war, gas prices, unemployment, mortgage crises, national security, Supreme Court decisions and future appointments, etc.

What has brought our great country to this point?  I believe with all my heart and soul there are reasons for this.  I feel that America has become much like Israel of old.  Jeremiah was sent to warn the people of their sins.  After about 40 years, people didn’t believe or heed his messages.

Our country has fallen on hard times, and it could be for the same reasons as ancient Israel.  What can we learn from this downfall of ancient Israel that may help us?  What caused this breakdown?  Let’s look at a few of the reasons:

I.      THE BREAKDOWN OF OUR FAMILIES (read Jerm. 1:4)

A.    The home is no longer what it used to be.  People no longer want the
        responsibility of marriage.  Instead of honoring God's holy institution
        of marriage, people just live together.  That is a sin!

B.    Many homes in America have become avenues for alcohol, drugs, and
        even sex.  Young people often start their downfall from their parents'
        medicine cabinet or bar.

C.    Only 13% of American families include a working dad and a stay-at-
        home mother.

        D.    James Dotson once remarked, "Everything in the modern home is
                controlled by switches, except our children."

        E.    The divorce rate in America has risen to the same scale as Ancient Rome.           

 II.     ABORTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN

         A.   In our great country, 4,400 babies die daily because of this ungodly practice.

         B.   In this year's presidential race, our choice is crystal clear on this issue.
                How could any born-again child of God vote for anyone who believes in
                the death of the unborn?

        C.    Some say abortion is a woman's right; she can choose what she does with
                her body.  As I see it, a woman makes a choice whether or not to have sex.
                God's Word is very plain about this.  Sex is beautiful inside the marriage,
                and children are a blessing from God.  America will pay for the murder of
                these unborn babies, either now or in the future.

III.     SEXUAL PERVERSION (read Matt. 16:3)

         A.   America no longer fears the Judgment of God.

         B.   Recent court decisions that allow same-sex marriage are an
                abomination to God.  What used to be looked upon with shame and
                disgust is now accepted and flaunted.             

         C.    In America, one million unmarried teenage girls become pregnant
                every year.

         D.    The "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy of the Clinton administration has
                greatly weakened our military.

         E.    Venereal disease strikes someone in America every 12 seconds.

         F.    One of this year's Democratic presidential candidates has admitted
                to having an extra marital affair even though his loving wife of 30
                years is battling cancer.

        G.    Eighty percent of young girls have had sex before their marriage.                  

IV.    ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION (read Isaiah 1:7)

         A.  American borders have become the laughing stock of the world.

         B.  Our country is being flooded by people who have no respect for our
               laws.  It seems as if they have more rights now than our own citizens.

        C.   Our country is slowly being indoctrinated with the socialist beliefs
               of other countries.

        D.   There have been over 40 intrusions by the Mexican military into
               America this year alone.  Recently, two of our own Border Patrol
               agents were held at gunpoint by these Mexicans.  When will this end?

        E.    We are slowly but surely being led down the path toward a "socialist
               government."  The government will take care of us from the cradle to
               the grave.  How does your candidate feel about this?  Is Hillary Clinton's
               book, It Takes a Village, the answer?  NO!  The real answer, the only answer,
               is to turn back to God and His leadership before it is too late.                    

How long will America survive going in this direction?  Is it possible that all the recent fires, floods, hurricanes, droughts, out-of-control oil prices, mortgage crises, stock market problems, etc., are a warning?  Is it possible that God is sounding the alarm for America to wake up before it’s too late?

In 90 days or so, our country will decide which direction we will take.  How does your candidate measure up in these four critical areas?  Is there hope for America (read Isaiah 1:16-20) – only if America is ready to be willing and obedient.

It’s time we answer, what’s next, America.