I believe that in the first episode of this series we determined that righteous laws, and thereby righteous governance began with God, and was officially transferred to men on Mount Sinai by way of Moses.
As a result of the sin of Adam, and his banishment from the presence of God, darkness reigned in the hearts of men for generations. Though chaos, and despotism were rampant, the Bible indicates that there remained a remnant of humans that were drawn to obey the Lord. Godly direction came to them by direct revelation from God, as illustrated in I Samuel, chapter three, God spoke to his prophets, and they communicated that revelation to their nation.
Noah is called faithful by God, and built an arch at His direction. There were no blueprints, or prototypes for such a contraption. There had never been a need for one, yet God instructed Noah not only to build it, but how to build it. By Noah’s obedience, and effort, he facilitated the preservation of humankind, at the expressed word of God.
Having the origin of the law established, we need to discover what is the role of the common man, (women included,) in submission to our law. Is it enough that laws exists in some official place, or on some ledger? How authoritative are the laws of men, if they violate the laws given by our creator?
“He also told them this parable: ‘Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into a pit?’” Luke 6:39
If we forsake the root of righteousness, we have little hope but to end up in the, “pit.”
“Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.
Do not go about spreading slander among your people. ‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the Lord.’
Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in their guilt.
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord .” Leviticus 19:15-18
Today we are witnessing the continual perversion of law. Americans either respect our laws, or often intentionally thwart them. Often the law-abiding are reluctant to pass judgement upon those who are perverting, and violating laws in their pursuit of personal gain. The godless, shamelessly accuse anyone who attempts to point out their perverse debauchery, and lawlessness of offenses against “our norms and traditions.”
Many have chosen to pursue positions in the hierarchy of government where they are able to initiate the persecution of righteous people, and establish loopholes in laws, and regulations which enable their exploitation.
Are we wise to ignore this? Are we wise to allow ourselves to be persuaded to disdain those, who are actually abiding by, and defending both the letter, and spirit of law? Is it patriotic, or even righteous to regard them as somehow derelict?
Don’t God’s laws have greater authority than those enacted by our government? Is this not even more relevant when the laws, and regulations of our nation , have not even been introduced in a constitutional way. There were specific goals intended through the construction of our constitution. Liberty, and freedom of beliefs, (religious, and otherwise,) was to be protected for every American, through the most masterful governing system ever devised. The only limiting factor is the fallibility of humankind.
“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other,” John Adams.
Some have said that we are living in a post-constitutional America. Others insist that America is not governed by laws, and never was. America is governed by political will, and it always will be.
The fact that our laws, and the constitution itself can be used as a club against some Americans, while others can blatantly violate Both the spirit, and letter of our laws, in plain view of our citizens, without consequence would seem to support these theories. But, are we destined to accept that the purpose of our Declaration of Independence, and US Constitution were simply the exercise of political will? Were the actual words, and structure of these documents born out of the hubris, and egos of influential men of the time, or did they mean what they proposed, debated, ratified, and delivered as the will of the American society?
Many, if not most of the “laws” enforced upon American citizens today were not produced according the the constitutional process. Can we imagine why the authors of these societal guidelines have chosen not to follow the proper process, or the American method for “making law?”
Could it be that the intentions of modern politicians have not been to produce righteous laws, or a righteous society, rather to facilitate society’s exploitation? Where this is the case, are faithful Christians, and patriotic Americans to submit to these “laws?” Should we consider them righteous, or should we condemn them for what they are?
What is it that authorizes those with the intentions to overthrow the righteous intentions of our founders by the furtherance of unconstitutional governance?
Can the intended purpose of our founding documents be restored, or are we destined to continue on the destructive path that previous generations of political whores have brought us to?
Do the citizens of the USA desire to submit to the will of our God? Do we want to believe that our forefathers, and the framers of our constitution were intent upon submission to the Laws of God? Do we believe that adherence to our founding documents should restore godly governance to America? If so, what can hinder the restoration of our nation?
Is it possible that the political will of the American people could become the restoration of the rule of law? Could Americans decide to follow the US Constitution, throw out unconstitutional political “norms, and traditions,” replacing them with the text of our founding documents?
I believe that this is possible, but it will never happen if Americans through up their hands in despair, looking no further than to the despotic tyranny of their generation, and recent generations of tyrannical despots.
We must regain the reigns of political power by assuming our proper constitutional role in our government. The single greatest tool in our political toolbox is the federal amendment process, Article V, Convention of States.
God bless you, Dave