There is controversy about the American flag, The Star, and Stripes; Red, White, and Blue; Old Glory. The Star-Spangled Banner was adopted in 1777 and the National Anthem was written as a poem by Francis Scott Key in 1814, both were created during slavery. During these times, it wasn't meant for black slaves who were considered "property" and not human to be excluded from these symbols of American patriotism, we survive trusting God. Today, there is a lack of ignorance about the symbols of American patriotism. God's authority extends even over Satan. God can use Satan to accomplish His ultimate will by simply giving permission to Satan to do that which Satan already desires to do. Satan desires to start confusion about this American Flag and National Anthem as if it save this Nation. God created this Nation and God protects this Nation, no flag or song has the power of the Creator, God.
The other issue they don't realize they are making the American Flag and National Anthem their Idol. The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but do not speak; they have eyes, but do not see; they have ears, but do not hear, nor is there any breath in their mouths. Psalms 135: 15-17. Be careful worshipping Idols, things that are man-made, I worship God- An American Flag is a piece of cloth and the National Anthem is a song both are man-made. We ought to obey God rather than men Acts 5:29.
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. Colossians 2:8. The American Flag or National Anthem, it is a human tradition, just like a birthday or holidays. The scriptures hold warnings against any traditions, customs, precepts, or laws that are in opposition to, contradictory to, that nullify (or do away with) God's commands as written in the scriptural record. These customs, rituals, practices are inventions and traditions of men -- alone, apart from God. We must be cautious of the emptiness of the traditions of men passed down through time ... even those from our own forefathers.
The argument everyone is really having is against traditions of men that are not supported by the written word of God. Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 1 Corinthians 3:18
Today, I rather "kneel and pray" for humanity, injustices and the murders of blacks by the protect and serve, disproportionate traffic stops, mass incarceration, bias justice system, gun violence, homelessness, poverty, mistreatment against disabled persons, healthcare, victims of natural disasters (Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, Mexico and the forest fires blazing across southern U.S.), hate crimes, Las Vegas and pray for (all) leaders that they may stand, take risk and do what is right with honesty, integrity and with moral principles without self-serving/personal achievements.
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