Read: 1 Peter 2:1-10
You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people. 1 Peter 2:9
Bible In One Year: Job 28-29; Acts 13:1-25
The Declaration of Independence of the United States speaks of all people beingcreated equaland that we are endowed with certainunalienable rights.The Constitution guarantees that the government will protect those rights for all its citizens. These two documents clearly reveal that the nations freedom depends largely on a strong constitution.
The Bible is a more far-reachingbill of rightsthan either of these documents. It originated with God, who backs it with His justice, His concern for all people, and His sovereignty. And it is the only charter that guarantees freedom from sins penalty and power.
A man went to a clergyman to get some advice about religious virtue and the freedom it brings.What must I do to attain holiness?he asked. The pastor replied,Follow your heart.Then he added,To follow your heart you are going to need a strong constitution."Which constitution?asked the man.The Bible!said the pastor.
Peter said that Christians, asa holy nation,are to proclaim the praises of Him who called [us] out of darkness into His marvelous light(1 Peter 2:9). There we find true freedom. When we live by our constitution,we will be able to enjoy our rights and fulfill our calling. Dennis De Haan
The best constitution in the world is the Bible.
Morning Mayor. Very true words. Truth is Truth.