Bitter and Sweet??

Today I have been getting emails and Facebook updates about the new dollar coin. Apparently there has been a change to where the dollar coin has In God we Trust on the edge instead of on the front. This has unleashed a barrage of information and thoughts as to what is next. I see it as bitter sweet.

First let me be totally clear. I believe this nation was founded on Christian principles. I know that doing things like this is a "slippery slope" and that we have no idea what is next. I see why some may think it is a cause to be alarmed.

Now with that out of the way... As a Christian I see money spent in more filthy, vile and disgusting ways than for good. That money doesn't even deserve to have our Lord's name on it. As a matter of fact in those cases I wish it didn't. So where does that lead us? Well I say that we need a nation founded on the principles of God. A piece of metal or paper doesn't make this country a Christian nation. It is like an unsaved person wearing a Christian shirt. It may claim it on the outside but the inside is full of deception. When Jesus explained looking at a coin to give Caesar what was Caesar's. He wasn't looking at a coin that had his name on it. He was looking at a coin with the face of a man that was tolerant of Christians and Jews not accepting of their faith.

So Christians ...yes we have the right to voice our views on anything in the United States. But for me we have a bigger fish to fry. We need God in the hearts of our country and leaders before it will ever affect our money. How can we do that? Live the life we are called to live, pray without ceasing, stand up for our faith, grow in understanding of His word and never compromise. This country needs a savior not just "In God we Trust" on a coin.