I think of Isaiah 9:10 "The bricks have fallen, but we will build with dressed stones; the sycamores have been cut down, but we will put cedars in their place"
After the great awakening takes place how will we rebuild? It is imperative that we rebuild with God first. Even on this forum, how often does mans pride get in the way? How often do we bicker among ourselves to try and prove to each other we are right. We hide under the pretense that we are trying to illuminate our brothers and sisters but truthfully it can come down to pride.
I heard Mar Mari preach about when Trump wins in 2024 that it is imperative that he doesn't just use God. While it is wonderful he acknowledges God, the name of Jesus Christ has power. Notice, when Jesus Christ's name is used heads turn; James 2:19 I truly wonder what will happen. Will we continue to under the same guise thinking we are all awake but over time revert right back to where we started or will we truly put God first as it is written Duet 6:4.
The big question is Will Trump uses Jesus's name and choose God over the world? Or will he capitulate and simply use God to placate the masses. I know what the tactical option is, but this is truly a monumental opportunity to show the world God first; I pray if he truly knows Him, he has the strength to do this. Unless he does the latter, I believe over time we will find ourselves right back in the similar mess we are yearning to break free from.
Here is a link to his sermon; I am of a different denomination than Mar Mari and we disagree on some tier 2, 3 issues but I do believe this man Loves the Lord and preaches truth.
You need to understand until Christ returns which means it'll be Heaven on Earth when He does, until that takes place there will always be sin in this world, people are only able too try an be better but know matter how hard we try we are unable to achieve protection. Our forefathers that wrote the Constitution did so by praying too God and God blessed America, so just because you and I pray for forgiveness does not mean that we will not Sin no more we continue to Sin and make mistakes while we are living in our bodies on earth.
Read Romans Chapter 7 1-25 Paul explains it very well.
I 100% understand that; perhaps I wasn't clear. Of course sin will not be defeated until Christ returns. This world is fallen from the original sin. Nor is there anything we can do to snuff out all sin, that was not my point. By no means am I suggesting one is more righteous than another because they sin less or do more good works because of course we are all rags and fall infinitely short.
My point was, imagine if Trump uses this platform to Glorify God by proclaiming Christ is king. There is power in the name of Jesus. Imagine the most powerful person in the world using his name and truly putting God above the world. That was the main point I was trying to emphasize. Think about all that would be at stake for him to do so; and if he does it it would only be through the Holy spirit working within him. So many would reject him if he uses the name of Jesus; but others could have their hearts opened if that is His will to receive the gospel. I will pray that if given that opportunity, and if God so wills it, Trump uses that platform to do so.
Thanks for making your point clearer.