This past week I was reminded of what a great country we live in. For all of our shortcomings and foibles we remain the greatest country in the world and the greatest country of civilization.
In some circles such a statement has become taboo because it would be viewed as ethno-centric or nationalistic. However, unlike the "blame America first" crowd which blames the U.S.A. for all the ills of the world, I can make such a statement because my priorities are straight. I am first a follower of Christ- then a proud American. It is important not to confuse the two.
C.S. Lewis perhaps put it best in his book Four Loves...
"We all know now that [the love of one's country] becomes a demon when it becomes a god."
Love of country can become a demon if we set it up as an idol. When we get God first though, there is nothing wrong under the sun with loving one's country.
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