The Real Change America Needs After Historic Election
The United States faces significant challenges following a divisive election season that has left the nation deeply polarized. A October-November 2016 Rasmussen poll revealed 63% of likely voters believed the country was headed in the wrong direction.
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The path to national healing and prosperity lies in a fundamental biblical principle found in Proverbs 14:34: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." This timeless truth suggests that true national greatness comes through moral conduct and righteous living.
The foundation for righteousness is found in God's moral code, particularly the Ten Commandments, which guide both our relationship with God and our interactions with others. Historic evidence shows that nations prosper when following these principles and decline when abandoning them.
Key elements for national healing include:
- Speaking truth and avoiding deceit
- Actively pursuing peace
- Turning away from wrongdoing
- Seeking reconciliation with both God and fellow citizens
As recorded in 2 Chronicles 7:14, God provides a clear pathway for national restoration: "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
True national greatness requires individual commitment to righteousness. Political solutions alone cannot heal deep social divisions - each citizen must participate in the moral fabric of society through personal conduct and positive relationships with others.
According to Psalm 119:165, "Great peace have those who love Your law." This principle suggests that national unity and peace come through embracing moral principles that promote trust, honesty, and mutual respect.
The journey toward national healing requires:
- Honest self-examination
- Commitment to moral principles
- Active pursuit of peace
- Willingness to change
- Understanding that lasting change starts with individual choices
While the challenges are significant, pursuing righteousness remains the surest path to national renewal and unity.
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