The Trump Administration has emphasized displays of federal authority and increased militarization, rather than focusing on addressing/ resolving socio-economic is- sues. For example, seeking to militarize policing and public safety and attempting to unilaterally change the name of the Defense Department to The War Department is proof in the pudding. Another bold and blatant example is bomb- ing an alleged drug cartel boat in international waters killing eleven individuals. America’s greatness is not housed in military might, but constitu- tional declaration and civility based upon law and order, not my way or the highway.
Unfortunately, President Trump was elected to the Office of the Presidency because American culture has become too ungodly, too materialistic, and too vanity oriented. The primary cause of growing authoritarianism in American society is the weakening of family structures. Family units are the basic institutional foundation of every society. Additionally, far too many GOP politicians are so closely aligned with President Trump’s personalized agenda that they fail to address their constituents’ socio-economic needs. What an ungodly shame! The Trump Administration has been characterized by a focus on individualized Presidential leadership rather than traditional collective problem-solving approaches. Presidential cabinet meetings are classic examples.
Once again, American culture has become overly external and too materialistic reverting backwards toward America’s materialistic racialized slavery approach to human interaction. Hence, the foundational basis of crime, violence, and devilish thievery in American society is materialism as a way of life. This is precisely why the Bible declares that:
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” (1 Timonthy 6: 10). Everything individuals do in life is about FAITH. Faith in the individuals who supply and prepare our food, construct our housing, build our cars, and so on. We do not physically see these individuals, but we have faith in their intellectual integrity, professional honesty, and ethical competence.
Therefore: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11: 1). As Americans, we must have faithful confidence and certainty in those who are responsible for supplying our basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. It is a faithful certainty that God will do what He says.
It is essential that we maintain mutual trust and uphold our commitments to one another, because: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of his flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” (Galatians 6: 7-8). America, might does not make right. President Trump claims to be unhappy with Putin’s actions regarding Russia’s war with Ukraine, yet he does absolutely noth- ing to address his displeasure. Will someone please inform President Trump that words matter. Words define who we say we are. When will Putin learn why President Trump changed the Department of Defense to the Department of War? Words matter. Presi- dents should speak clearly and honestly. Amen!
