tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post1386295242412206260..comments2023-10-24T07:03:42.942-05:00Comments on vtmbottomline: THANKFUL TO BE AN AMERICAN, BUT....Paul Burlesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-68042562019336796382013-07-05T15:28:21.298-05:002013-07-05T15:28:21.298-05:00Steve,
Thanks Steve. It was one of your comments ...Steve,<br /><br />Thanks Steve. It was one of your comments in the past few months that was part of the prompt to write this. I appreciate you more than you know.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-45211282582725348642013-07-03T16:54:03.788-05:002013-07-03T16:54:03.788-05:00Aussie J,
I'm not sure how rare it really is,...Aussie J,<br /><br />I'm not sure how rare it really is, but what I've come to see is that, at least in America, things American are as likely as not to be worshiped with this definition of the verb. "To adore - idolize - deify - venerate - revere."<br /><br />Many would deny it, but I think a close examination might reveal more of this than some are willing to admit present among American Christians for things American.<br />Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-6088799746049569362013-07-03T16:16:27.767-05:002013-07-03T16:16:27.767-05:00Paul,
How I happy it would cause me to be if I co...Paul,<br /><br />How I happy it would cause me to be if I could find a few Aussies with a similar mindset.<br /><br />Before I'm hung,drawn, and quartered, I have no doubt there are some; it's just that I haven't come across any in recent years.<br /><br />It's certainly refreshing reading,"So biblical Christianity isn't just heaven in the bye and bye when we die. And it certainly isn't being an American. It is becoming a part of His Kingdom NOW, and, one day at His return, being in His Coming Kingdom, which is a new heaven AND A NEW EARTH, where He will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords forever." <br /><br />Maybe the Australian problem arises from the fact that your forebears were pilgrims, with ours being convicts.<br /><br />Am I mistaken in finding your wonderful statement,"This is why I don't worship anything American. My worship is reserved for the King of another Kingdom....", as exhibiting a rather rare,but very desirable frame of mind?<br /><br /> Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-86812152371074822582013-07-03T14:48:44.351-05:002013-07-03T14:48:44.351-05:00Thanks Brother Paul. I sincerely believe most of ...Thanks Brother Paul. I sincerely believe most of the framers of the Constitution and signers of the Declaration of Independence were in step with your convictions. I see nothing restrictive in your love for country if your love for your heavenly home is in the right priority. In fact, I believe it is enhanced and fruit bearing. I know most of the founding fathers were dedicated to this discernment. Somehow, this has fallen by the wayside today. Have a great July 4th.<br /><br />SteveSteve Millernoreply@blogger.com