By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND
12/28/2024
Here are the key points on how principles of Godliness and morality can be infused through government and society:
1. Change of Heart and Mind: There needs to be a fundamental shift in the collective mindset. People must recognize that when they speak, they are either speaking under the power of the Holy Spirit or the power of Satan. This creates an incentive for honesty and righteous behavior.
2. Societal Context of Godliness: Cultivate a societal context where people fear God and understand that their individual and collective actions have consequences, both for their own souls and for the nation as a whole. This creates a web of mutual accountability.
3. Prioritize Righteousness: Establish a clear hierarchy of priorities, where godliness and righteousness are elevated as the highest principles, above individual desires, ego, or sensual satisfaction. This reordering of priorities is key.
4. Discipleship and Discipline: Nurture a society that actively teaches, supports, and disciplines people towards godliness. This includes correcting wrongdoing and guiding people back to the path of righteousness, as a community.
The goal is to create an environment where the pursuit of godliness and the manifestation of the Kingdom of God on Earth become the driving force behind all aspects of government, society, and individual behavior. This requires a profound transformation in mindset, priorities, and systems of accountability.