Escapedfromthecurse

Blessings unrelated to “Faith”
1. Gen 39:5 The Lord blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake
a. The Egyptians in this house were not “sinless” nor is there even a hint that they were less sinful, pagan or fleshly as any other Egyptians. They were blessed not for their sake but for Joseph’s.
2. Ps 41:1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor
a. Taking care of the poor is a basis for receiving God’s blessing. It has nothing to do with being “a Christian country”.
3. Ps 106:3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
a. Many feel that the U.S. constitution is one of the best examples worldwide of laws that are righteous. As a result this constitution is the basis for God’s blessing.
4. Matt 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit.
a. One thing that has been striking about the US since it’s inception is that it is a place for immigrants to flee to. This is a country that up to this point has opened its arms to the “poor in spirit” those that lacked. This also is a basis for receiving God’s blessing.
5. Gen 12:3 I will bless them that bless thee
a. The US has blessed Israel and it is only reasonable to think that God has blessed the US in return according to His word.
6. Matt 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn
a. You mentioned our experience with slavery. You failed to mention that many mourned that experience, this has led to the Gettysburg address, civil rights movement, Brown vs. Board of Education, and a Black president. Now you could argue that those who were descended from the slaves have not been blessed, but I disagree.
7. Gen 26:4 In thy seed shall all the nations of the Earth be blessed
a. The Jews have been a blessing to this nation. Our leadership in science since WWII is due to Jews fleeing Europe.
8. Matt 5:5 Blessed are the meek
a. Many of those who immigrated to this country were “meek”. The history is very clear that many that came through Randall’s Island were “meek” only to later inherit the Earth.
9. Matt 11:6 Blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in Me.
a. The question is not whether or not this country is “Christian” but rather are they “offended” in Christ. Freedom of religion is a strong statement that we, as a nation, are not offended in Christ, and this is the basis for God’s blessing.
10. Matt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness
a. For example, the Civil rights movement in this country. The rights we give every citizen are a basis for everyone to stand for righteousness and this also is a basis for God’s blessing.
11. Matt 5:7 Blessed are the merciful
a. Our treatment of the vanquished powers after WWII was merciful and was the basis for God’s blessing.
12. Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God
a. Teddy Roosevelt is one excellent example that comes to mind. This country has had its fair share of peacemakers and this also is the basis for God’s blessing.
13. Pro 22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed
a. Our being the “bread basket” for the world is an example of this country having an bountiful eye and the basis for God’s blessing. Likewise, the Gates foundation is another example.
14. Matt 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake
a. I think it is fair to say that this country acts as a haven for those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, and this also becomes a basis for God’s blessing.
15. Luke 14:14 and thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee
a. The movie “the pursuit of Happyness” is an example of how this country blesses those who are unable to repay and this in turn becomes the basis for God’s blessing.