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 One of the things that struck me from church history and modern observations is just how the church reflects the culture in which it lives. Read about the seven churches of Asia in Revelation and notice how their culture impacted them. With that in mind, I thought about the influence of our current culture on us.

Two centuries ago, our country was governed by the Constitution. People knew and practiced its tenets. That mindset was reflected in churches, too. It was during this period when the American Restoration Movement began. People used the BIBLE as their basis for decision-making and practice. “Speak where the Bible speaks” was the mantra.

Have you noticed a distancing from our Constitution in America? Have you noticed a distancing from the Bible by its churches? Who knows the Constitution better – people of the late 18^th Century or people of today? What about the Bible?

We may not be able to turn America back to the Constitution. We may not be able to turn Christendom back to the Bible. We can determine to take God at his word and let him direct our paths (Psalm 119:105).

Keep The Light Burning!

Perry Greene