I believe a moral decline is happening in the United States because of a lack of knowledge (of the fear of the Lord). Vote and be active in the government I suppose. But Judgment will come on a Nation because of its refusal to repent. Creating laws which mirror godly ethics or honorable philosophies, is merely straitening a man’s tie and coming his hair before his descent into Hell. Without the God’s convicting Spirit transforming fallen hearts- by the establishment of godly morals through the legislative process, may only be producing well-polished turds.
Pray without out ceasing! Pray for those in the faith, and in Government! That is reasonable, and far more effective than voting- or protesting.
"Without the God’s convicting Spirit transforming fallen hearts-" -- that's probably one of the most important things that has happened, loss of "God's convicting Spirit transforming fallen hearts." Wars and economic loss can put fear into a person's heart to desperately seek a religion, a way out, but it's like finding a hidden treasure in a field, as in Matt. 13:44 --
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field."
There are many who find false or counterfeit treasures, but few who find the conviction of the Spirit of Christ Jesus, that leads to dedication to be faithful to His words. And Jesus is the good shepherd who looks for the lost sheep, when the sheep has drifted from the way.
John
