Perverting Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14

"If...My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

We have heard this scripture used for 30 years to support Christian political "action." It was a proof-text for the Moral Majority. It was the scriptural text for both Reagan inaugurations. It is pervasive in the American Church...as the proof-text for "culture war" and "conservative" Christianity.

I solemnly witness against those who pervert this word of God, and turn it to the evil purposes of the world-system's kingdom.

"If...My people who are called by My name..." These words are addressed to CHRISTians.

"...humble themSELVES and pray and seek My face and turn from THEIR wicked ways..." God tells Christians to do three things: abdicate their pride, seek Him, and meaningfully repent their sins. Where is the "political action" the deceivers have urged on us as God's will ? Where does God lay the blame for our country's sickness-unto-death on abortionists, gays, "liberals," as the promoters of "culture-war" teach ? He says instead that CHRISTIANS must repent.

"...then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land." God makes specific promises: and if we want Him to hear us, forgive us, and heal our land, we need to do what God says. It is therefore critical the American Church hear what God says (not what those who pervert His word make it to say): and deal honestly with our sin (not disingenuously praying He'll deal with other people's sins).

When we will DO what God says, God will be faithful to fulfill His promises. Do we want God to heal our land ? Then let us humble ourselves and seek God's face. Let the Church REPENT !!