NATIONS LOSING THEIR
IDENTITY

INTRODUCTION

Nations losing their identity in the areas of culture, history, and sense of national unity are being systemically stripped away by those seeking to change long established ways of life.  The life-blood of any a nation is in whom it pays allegiance.  When there is a change of venue, within a nation, it is often difficult to prevent its continuation. 

Apostle Paul warned of such happening to the Galatians, in writing: Beware of false brethren (deceivers) unawares (secretly) brought in, who came in privately to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us (the believers in Christ) into bondage (Galatians 2:4). 

It was noted that to come in privately (infiltrate) was the ultimate aim of bringing the Christian community into bondage to the rules and regulations of Judaism. There are some with the same mindset; to undo the culture, history, and sense of national unity of nations into preconceived notions of their own.

Nations Losing Their Identity
Transforming the Consciousness 

Antonio Gramsci, an Italian Marxist, noted that any country grounded in Christian values cannot be overthrown until those roots are cut, to change culture, a long march through the institutions is necessary.  Socialism is the religion that must overcome Christianity. 

In the New Order, socialism will triumph by first capturing the culture via infiltration of schools, universities, churches and the media by transforming the consciousness of society.  What comes to pass does not so much because a few people want it to happen, as because the mass of citizens abdicate their response ability and let things be. Vladimir Lenin, Founder of the Soviet Union wrote: Give me four years to teach the children and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted.

Identifying the Opposition

There are nations who have already succumbed to the devices of such names as Marxism and Socialism, cousins of Communism, along with  Critical Race Theory (CRT), the Great Reset Plan, instituted by the World Economic Forum; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)  to name but a few, that would threaten nations towards losing their identity; included is a drive to maintain legalized abortion, homosexuality, same sex marriage, and transgenderism as a way of life.

It was noted that goals include: Discredit family as an institution; control of the schools to use as tools for promoting ungodly agenda; eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them violation of free speech and free press; break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography in books, magazines, motion pictures, and TV; promote homosexuality as normal, natural, healthy; infiltrate the press, gain control of key positions in government, radio, TV, and motion pictures; infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with social religion, and discredit the Bible.

Enlargement of the Web

Nations losing their identity comes through the opposition's ability to hide the real intent at first, then openly expound on the attractiveness of such.  There are inroads being made towards global acceptance through extending its outreach to nations unaware of its progressive strength through vast resources; such as a spider extending its web, if left to its devices, to entrap more victims.

The Prophet Ezekiel, in speaking the words of the Lord, said: I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge (wall), and stand in the gap before me for the land that I should not destroy it; but I found none (Ezekiel 22:30).  Then because of unwillingness to take a stand: Therefore have I poured out my indignation upon them; I have consumed them (brought destruction) with the fire of my wrath; their own way (deeds) have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord God (Ezekiel 22:31). 

It was reported that this is one of the saddest verses in the Book of Ezekiel; the Lord Himself confesses that He found no one to stand in the gap, to stem the tide that would inevitably being destruction.

Stem the Tide

It was noted that if the fires of freedom and civil liberties burn low in other lands, they must be made brighter in our own.  If in other lands, the press and books and literature of all kinds are censored, we must redouble our effort here to keep them free. 

If in other lands the eternal truths of the past are threatened by intolerance, we must provide a safe place for their continuation (Franklin D. Roosevelt). Those words could apply to nations losing their identity; allowing continuation rather than take a stand against opposing voices of oppression. Nations losing their identity; their culture, history, and sense of national unity, need to increase their opposition towards the continued growth of such. 

Thank God for those who are willing to stand in the gap for the land, because many are extremely vocal, in their opposition, towards truth being exposed.  It is rewarding to witness those seeking to stem the tide, to maintain status as a God-fearing nation.

God Sent Liberation

Nations losing their identity can rejoice when they know that a God-sent liberation is in the making; as dominating forces of a destructive nature are set in disarray rather than being victorious.  When one has experienced the effect of ungodly influence, it is as a breath of fresh air being inhaled when it is abated.  The Psalmist wrote: Blessed is the nation whose God is Lord (Psalm 33:12). Our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in you (Psalm 33:21-22).

Apostle Paul wrote: That you may be blameless (innocent) and harmless (morally pure), the sons (children) of God, among whom you shine as light (witness) in the world (Philippians 2:25). Thank God for the cleansing power of God, enlightening of the soul, with the witnessing of His power and might, salvation of the soul, even in the darkness hour.

Apostle Paul further noted: Be not conformed to this world; but be you transformed (changed) by the renewing your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12:2).  It was noted that to be not conformed is to resist being poured into the mold of the present day thinking, value systems, and conduct of this world.

National Unity

Nations losing their identity of culture, history, and sense of national unity, need not allow continuation, by not placing their seal of approval on such activities.  An unknown author wrote: Love America but love her wisely. Work hard to cure the faults, the mistakes under which she labors.  Work to bring her closer to the ideal that is the real America. Do not leave her to be ruled by a few who make it their business and profit to rule. She is yours.  Those words could apply to any nation seeking to maintain its integrity, well-being of its citizens, and continuation of godly virtues rather than ungodly maneuvering. 

It was noted that every thinking man realizes that the teachings of the Bible are interwoven with our whole civic and social life that it would be literally impossible for us to figure what life would be if those teachings were removed. We would lose almost all the standards by which we now judge both public and private morals; all the standards towards which we strive to raise ourselves (Theodore Roosevelt). 

National unity is required to be strengthened in resolve towards maintaining godly virtues of the past.  Jesus said: Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand (Matthew 12:25).

Godly Leadership

The Prophet Jeremiah, in speaking the words of the Lord noted: My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds (leaders) have caused them to stray (Jeremiah 50:6).  The Jews, in Babylonian captivity, were without godly leadership, their laws, doctrines, and godly example no longer available; they had forgotten their previous resting place, in God. 

Nations losing their identity; culture, history, and sense of national unity, may find themselves as that of the Babylonian captivity, as a result of not retaining God in their nation identity.  God gave King Solomon a remedy: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14).

It was noted that while this promise was originally given to King Solomon regarding the people of Israel, it is applicable to all who will call on the Lord in repentance and faith.  This verse is a high expression of God’s loving readiness to hear the prayers of a repentant people, or individual.  Apostle Paul wrote: Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10:13).  Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is no other name under Heaven whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12).

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