The right thing to do never requires any subterfuge; it is always simple and direct. Calvin Cooliidge

Once you have realized that God expects you to stand for the right thing, you must then acknowledge that you can, in fact, know what the right thing is. People act as if they agree with what the Bible says about sexual immorality, but still support adultery, fornication and homosexual behavior. They think that you can be against abortion, but vote for someone who is for this sinful activity. They act as if they can say they respect God's commands on the truth, but still tell an occasional lie if it is really necessary.

But, you cannot do these things and still be standing for the right. God has a word for this type of behavior - hypocrisy.

The fact is that righteous behavior requires standing for the right. It means, at times, talking about politics and religion, even if it seems impolite to do so. The church, I am convinced needs a re-awakening. For too long we have gotten too close to the world under the pretext that we are being loving and non-judgmental.

But ask yourself this: Is it loving to allow evil men to trash our nation? Is it loving to leave our children and grandchildren a mess because we simply don't want to get involved? Is it loving to be politically correct, even if it means denying the commands of the Savior who died for your sins?

The nation is in trouble, dear people, and so is the church. I do not believe this to be a coincidence, for as goes the church, so, too, will go the nation. We need to get our lives in order, we need to look to God's word as our standard for right and wrong, we need to repent when we are wrong - and then we need to take a stand!

The question is, will you take that stand or will you let this next generation grow up in a second-rate nation and in a church that is a church in name only? Evil men are boldly taking their stands - in broad daylight and without shame. Will you have the courage to take your stand for what is right? Our children and grandchildren need your courage. Our nation is in peril... and God is most certainly watching. He expects us to take the right stand. Will we?

If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it. Genesis 4:7, NIV