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Originally Posted by alwayslearning
I'm not sure how your post relates to this thread. I have been addressing the underlying premise of Cahn's position that at one time we were blessed but we will lose that blessing (or have lost it) and come under judgment if we do not turn back to God as a nation. (An act of faith I would suggest.)
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Sorry if the connection wasn't clear, I thought it would be self evident.
The underlying premise is that at one time this country was blessed. I have provided 15 verse references that provide a basis for that. Unless you wish to dispute any one of them then it appears we are in agreement that these 15 verse references do apply to the history of this country and since God is faithful to His word they provide a basis for God's blessing.
I did not listen to Cahn's message and didn't see that it was necessary to do so for this discussion, even though it was referenced.
The point I am making is that on any one of these points we may have previously received a blessing, yet due to our current stance we could lose that blessing. For example, a number of points refer to the blessing we have received from immigrants, yet the discussion of fencing our borders and other discussions do suggest that what was once characteristic of this country may not be so much longer.
Also I mentioned how God blesses "he that has a bountiful eye" yet I used the Gates foundation rather than the US govt because our largess has been cut back drastically in the last few years.
Like all repentance, examine yourself. Perhaps we were blessed for "Joseph's sake" but since throwing him in jail that may no longer apply. Perhaps we should repent of throwing innocent men in jail? This country used to be known for our generosity to the poor. This is not so much the case anymore. Perhaps we should repent for that.
Does that help you understand the connection?