Lessons from History

Some of Life's greatest lessons come from books passed down thru the ages. Books like the Bible and the works of some of history's greatest thinkers.

Here is a brief excerpt from the book of Matthew:

Some asked Jesus which was the great commandment. And Jesus replied:
"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Matthew 22: 37-39

Throughout history men and women much wiser than I have pondered upon the merits of religion.

The Congress of 1776, speaking of religion, declared it was the “only solid basis of public liberty and happiness.” General Washington ( The first President of the United States ) said it was “one of the great pillars of human happiness, and the firmest prop of the duties of men and citizens.”

Liberty or freedom is a double edged sword at times. Our protection of "freedom of speech" has lead to some who propose to break down the altars of prayer, take away our Bibles and our days of worship, shut up the doors against all our Sunday-schools and turn more than a million of children into the streets, away from sweet song and moralizing influences, and the pure morals of the gospel of Christ.

Let us Americans decide, not merely as Christians, but as “patriots and fathers,” whether we will cling to the pure “Gospel of Jesus Christ,” given to us in the love of Heaven, and in the blood of Jesus. Or fall prey to those who would have us hide our faith in Christ and keep it out of all public places.

There are strong intellects in unbelief flooding our country with their doubting, anti-Christian message. How shall they be met? Show them that you are full of Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. Show them Love of Christ and love of our fellow man.