'The Sorriest Generation'

[jamie]

THE SORRIEST GENERATION

By Pastor Chuck Baldwin

If the World War II generation was America's greatest generation (while it was great, I believe the founding generation was actually America's greatest), this generation is America's sorriest generation! In fact, I am ashamed of my generation.

Furthermore, it seems the one coming behind me is even worse, if that's possible. If God doesn't miraculously intervene on behalf of our once great nation, we are doomed! And I do not say this lightly or without deliberation.

Financially, America is bankrupt and living on borrowed monies. In all likelihood, it is beyond financial recovery. Culturally, America is decadent and, apart from divine intervention, beyond repair. Politically, America has abandoned constitutional government and is now in the hands of lawless thugs. Spiritually, America is apostate. The vast majority of America's Christian leaders are aiding and abetting our spiritual demise. Every single standard of national greatness has fallen into the basement!

America has lost its identity and is fast losing its language! We have lost our Christian heritage, and most Christians either don't notice or don't care. We are losing our borders and our resolve to protect them. Foreigners control our debt, and now President Bush wants to give them control of our ports. And for the most part, foreigners even control our foreign policy. In addition, politicians and preachers alike are slaves to the rich and powerful.

Beyond that, our nation has become addicted, yes, even obsessed, with sports, leisure, and gambling! Sports celebrities are more than icons, they are gods! Leisure is more than a pastime, it is the greatest motivation for living. It seems that all people dream about is having the financial ability to retire.

By retirement they mean living a life without responsibility, duty, or obligation. In other words, a life of total self-absorption. And since most are unwilling or even incapable of earning such a life, gambling is the preferred method of obtaining this ultimate life of irresponsibility.

Let me ask a question: what is this greedy generation going to leave their posterity? The answer is NOTHING! On the whole, this generation doesn't know how to give; it only knows how to take.

This generation doesn't care about out-of-control federal spending, because its personal spending is out-of-control. It doesn't know how to hold politicians accountable to the Constitution, because it cannot even hold its own children accountable to much of anything.

I am reminded of the Old Testament story of King Hezekiah who, after being told by the prophet Isaiah that his sons would be conquered by Babylon and taken into slavery and judgment, responded by saying that at least "there shall be peace in my days."

In other words, as long as Hezekiah could sit on his easy chair, he just didn't care. As long as he did not have to endure the pain and affliction of divine judgment, he was satisfied. As long as he was comfortable, he didn't really care what kind of heartache and grief his children and grandchildren would be forced to experience. Everything revolved around his own peace and comfort. If you ask me, the word for that is SORRY. And if you ask me further, that is exactly where this generation of Americans finds itself today.

What kind of generation is it that does not give a rip about what kind of country it is leaving for its children? What kind of spoiled, selfish brats have we become that we can be so flippant about the continual loss of our country's liberties and freedoms? What kind of self-centered monsters have we become that our great ambition in life is to sit back, do nothing, accomplish nothing, change nothing, resist nothing, and leave nothing?

When the wicked king Belshazzar saw God's finger writing warnings of judgment on the wall, he trembled. He had good reason to tremble. That same night, he was killed and his kingdom conquered.

To anyone with eyes to see, God is writing His warnings of judgment all over the walls of America. However, we are even worse than Belshazzar. We don't even know how to tremble!

[EricH]

I happen to think the greatest American generation was the one that fought the Civil war

[nebula]

To anyone with eyes to see, God is writing His warnings of judgment all over the walls of America. However, we are even worse than Belshazzar. We don't even know how to tremble!

Ironically, this is prophecied in Revelation.

It says that when god's judgments fall, no one repents.

[jamie]

Yeah, as scathing as it is, pastor chuck is so right.

[Leonard]

Amen Pastor Chuck! But what would happen if every Christian in America truly OBSERVED Lent this year?

[Micah68]

While I understand what was written and agree with it on one level, I find that it's not entirely true. Although I am not a part of this present young generation, I believe that at least some young people know that there is something woefully wrong with their lives. They have lost hope and they feel a void but don't know what it is or what to do about it. The churches are failing them miserably. They need to see the life of Jesus in action. They need to see and feel living faith. They'll recognize it when they finally see it.

[deadman1204]

while i agree with some points of the post, I have to say that its the ww2 gen and thier children - the baby boomers that have played the largest part in the situation we are now in. To pin all of america's woes on a single generation is woefully wrong.

Also, America wasnt some grand shining christian star 50 years ago. It never was. People like to reminisce about it being that way but there was just as much sin and wrong doing then as now. Only difference is that we are more aware of it. Politicans are just as dirty now as then - its just more known about now. People still cheat on thier spouses just as much, murder, rape, the whole nine yards.

There was a cultural expection to go to church 50 yrs ago. If you didn't, you just may not get that good raise - cause you weren't an upstanding person. Doesnt mean they were all christians.

I would actually say very little has changed in the heart of america. New times bring new issues, but humans have not become totally different in the last 50 yrs.

[irishcowboy]

THE SORRIEST GENERATION

By Pastor Chuck Baldwin

Furthermore, it seems the one coming behind me is even worse, if that's possible. If God doesn't miraculously intervene on behalf of our once great nation, we are doomed! And I do not say this lightly or without deliberation.

i would have to agree with alot of your post, but it is not up to God now, God has done His part....

God has blessed this nation many times over what we deserve.......

WE HAVE TO REPENT...... we have to turn away from our evil ways, and turn back to God.... why should God bless us when we are throwing garbage in His face.....

just like in this area..... was told yesterday that there would be no rain.... and there is rain falling all around, except in this area, not even a couple drops this day.... God has called Baxter Springs Kansas to repentance.... God has called Galena ( home of great revival and the very first Assembly of God ) Kansas to repentance.... God has called Joplin Missouri to repentanc.....

God is a Loving God, but also a Just God..... just as I would discipline my children when they disobey, God will and does discipline His children.....

most church fellowships in this area are becoming exclusive country clubs.... practicing exclusion...... thats right, we talk a good talk, but we do not walk the walk... we say we are Christians, but yet, our fruit does not show that we are....

as the song goes..... and they'll know we are Christians by our love......... yea, right... what love..... love of self and love of money...... forget the neighbor thing..... dont know what a neighbor is......

" but if you only knew what my neighbor is like....... "

that is only an excuse....

the rain we need to be asking for is the cleansing rain of the Holy Spirit upon us..... to fill us, to keep us in His Loving Arms.... guiding us...... we need to be seeking more of the Lord.....

blessings to you all.... stay strong.... it is up to us to do our part.... and then.... and then God will return the blessings......

mike

[followerofjesus]

There is nothing new under the sun. Who is Chuck Baldwin? Is he on TV megastar?

[Guest yod]

Whoever he is...he just told you the truth.

It would be wise to listen to that rebuke. I'm in total agreement with him except for one thing...it isn't this generation that did this.

It's the 60s, the 70s, the 80s, and the 90s generations that got us here.

God help us.