2. Be careful! Being “proud to be an American” can become sinful pride! Which national identity do you give more focus and devotion? – 1 Peter 2:9 – Philippians 3:19-20 Patriotism

3. Are you more vocal over constitutional abuses than you are perversions of Scripture? Are you more passionate about your man- given rights than you are the laws of God? The Constitution & The Bill of Rights 1

4. Are the Constitution and Bill of Rights “inspired by God” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 They are man-made and man-given laws & rights. They which were created by men and can be changed or done away with by men The Constitution and the Bill of Rights 2

5. 3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.

6. Are you known more for your political identity than you are your spiritual identity? – Republican, democrat, independent, etc. Does loyalty to a political party and its platform hinder your ability to evangelize or cause stumbling blocks to your brethren? Politics & Political Parties

7. 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.