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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
As we are all aware liberty and freedom are not derived from the Statue of Liberty. It is just a symbol.
As human beings we all yearn to discover the true source of our liberty and freedom. If we can latch on to that source we will be able to experience a purpose filled and joyful life. That source can only be found in the Gospel Message!
Rick Warren stated it well when he wrote,"The Gospel is about what God has done for us and what we can become in Christ; it is about a personal relationship with Christ being the answer to our deepest needs. The Good News offers lost people what they are frantically searching for: forgiveness, freedom, security, purpose, love, acceptance, and strength. It settles our past, assures our future, and gives meaning to today. It is the Best News in the World! "
Today too many people are looking to false religions, politicians, or government programs instead of the Gospel as the source. Unfortunately it will only lead to a life of heartache, dependency, and despair.
Salt & Light USA is a ministry dedicated to encouraging and challenging those who have found the true source, Jesus Christ, to reach out in love to those who are searching in all the wrong places.
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FALSE HOPE
For false Christs and false prophets will arise, and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, the elect. Mark 13:22
Utopias of historical progress cannot seduce those who believe in Christ. Utopias are the straws to which those cling who have no real hope; utopias are as unattractive as they are incredible, for those who know what true hope is. Utopias are not a consequence of true hope but a poor substitute for it and therefore a hindrance and not a help. The hope that is in Jesus Christ is different from all utopias of universal progress. It is based on a revelation of the crucified one. It is, therefore, not an uncertain speculation about the future but a certainty based upon what God has already revealed. One cannot believe in Jesus Christ without knowing for certain that God's victory over all powers of destruction, including death, is the end towards which the time process moves as its own end. ~ Emil Brunner (1889-1966)
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