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What does the word "Patriotic" mean?
The word "Patriotic" means so many things to so many people. Some may say
that Patriotic means going to an anual baseball game while another may claim that a person is not really a true patriot
unless they take their turn in military service. For this reason we have included some information that will help define "Patriotic" and how the term could
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Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary:
Patriotic:
a. Full of patriotism
(see below); actuated by the love of one's country; as a patriotic hero or statesman.
1. Inspired by the love of one's country; directed to the public safety and welfare; as patriotic zeal.
Country:
5. The region in which one resides.
7. The inhabitants of a region
All the country wept with a loud voice. 2 Sam 15
8. A place
of residence; a region of permanent habitation.
They declare plainly that they seek a country. Heb 11.
They desire
a better country, a heavenly. Heb 11.
PATRIOTISM:
Love of one's country; the passion
which aims to serve one's country, either in defending it from invasion, or protecting its rights and maintaining
its laws and institutions in vigor and purity. Patriotism is the characteristic of a good citizen, the noblest
passion that animates a man in the character of a citizen.
For communication purposes Rayphe offers the following clarifications regarding
being "Patriotic".
1.
My first love; my first priority is to Yahweh: the God of the Bible.
The Bible reveals to us that Yahweh is a jealous God. He tells us clearly that we are to love Him first
and foremost. Ex.20 and Matt. 22:37.
Matt 22:37 Yeshua (Jesus) said unto him, Thou shalt love Yahweh
thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. KJV
2. My second
love is for the people of the Bible that Yahweh has clearly established to call His own (see definition #7 above under "country").
Matt 22:39 And the second is like
unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. and
Gal 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do
good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. KJV
3. My third love is for the Godly principals of which this great country,
America, was founded upon.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that
they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and
the Pursuit of Happiness"
Summary:
As explained above Rayphe does have a love, a passion, for his country. He loves the king,
(Jesus / Yeshua) He loves the kings people, and He loves the principals that America was founded upon.
In fact the founders of America clearly established this great country so that Americans might devote themselves
completely to "King Jesus". (See the bottom of this page for more details)
Were the founders perfect;
of course not -- are you? Even the early Americans made terrible mistakes and as America drifts farther
and farther away from righteousness her mistakes seem to even grow worse and worse. However objective research
will conclude that America was indeed founded by strong Godly men with strong Godly values and that is where I
want her return because that would be an honor to Yahweh, the God of the Bible.
America's righteous
victory is this worlds only chance for survival. What kind of world would you like to leave your
posterity? The Bible tells us that when the Messiah returns He will establish His perfect government
in Israel with all of His people which of course will be the ultimate in the perfect government. Until
then we need to be good stewards of what He has provided.
Hopefully this will clarify what our feelings regarding
"Patriotic" is about. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact Rayphe. Thank You
America
it's not too late!!
On April 18, 1775 John Adams and John Hancock were at the home of Rev. Jonas Clarke
who was a Lexington "Pastor" and a member of the Black Robed Regiment as a militia leader. That same night Paul Revere arrived to warn them of the approaching Redcoats. The next morning British Major
Pitcairn shouted to an assembled regiment of Minutemen; "Disperse, ye villains, lay down your arms in the name
of George the Sovereign King of England." The immediate response of Rev. Jonas Clarke or one of his company was:
"We recognize no Sovereign but God and no King but Jesus."
Today, in this crucial hour of America's
history it is past time that the true saints of Yahweh, The God of the Bible give total allegiance to the Kingship of
our Savior, the Master Yeshua The Messiah.
If you are able
to help us stand for righteousness Be Ye Prepared is supported entirely by your donations, offerings and prayers.
Thank you for your help.
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