The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-08

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American. am extremely interest
ed in this program. but a. an
ambassador for Christ. I am even
more interested in Gods defense
program which is presented TO US
in this text. speak then Of moral
and spiritual defense.
II IL quite safe In saying that
one reason for the collapse Of some
Of the nations Of recent years and
months IL due to inadequate prep
aration. I am incompetent Of
speaking authoritatively about ma
tional defense and furthermore we
have specialists called 10 devote
their time TO this study and con-
sequently speak suthoritatively. I
shall content myself this evening
in dealing with the spiritual phase
OF this program and one TO which
have been called by God and
should know something about.
"tEf bN>tuf>> VI HuuuHN
An analysis Of the present day
moral and spiritual conditions Ia IN
order. God says that righteous
ness exalteth a nation, but sin is
a reproach TO any people" These
are His own inspired words and
should be given consideration.
When Gods word Ia disregarded
unrighteousness will prevail and
nations are definately on the de-
cline. God also insists that His
day In TO be kept holy but such Is
not the case for Sunday. II Is
desecrated to extent that more
amusements are INDUCED in and /
more business transacted on this
day than any other of the week.
Looking at conditions hon
estly, II appears that little
room Ia given the Eternal God.
but rather that the god Thor.
who IL n god OF war. IL wor-
shipped and regarded more
highly. Our nation needs more
than efficient arnAments and
well trained men. We need
God and the fear of Him by
NIL our people.
Another evil evident In an
alysing present conditions Ia the
demoralizing effect OF alcoholic !
liquor upon our people. Drunken
ness is responsible for large per
cent of deaths on the highways
and also leads 10 other crimes. A.
true Americans we must face the
moral and spiritual situation for
they too are playing an important
part in the defense program.
Quoting from the Fente-
costal Herald, May 7. 19si.)
Congressman Joseph n. Bry-
son In q lecture entitled Help
Save America From The Fate
OF France" said among other
important truths-''whiie pro-
duction of defense armaments
moves ahead, while billions
are being spent on defense.
and while young men are being
trained. the liquor traffic Ia
permitted 20 continue its at
tack on Americas strength
through the medium Of al
eohol."
Alcohol Great Foe
During the last war General
pershing said that alcohol 10
greater foe to our young men than
bullets from the enemy" IL IL
affirmed by several that one Of the
leading factors to the fate of
France a year ago was due TO too
much use Of alcohol. II Ia also a
known fact that the German army
is not allowed to indulge in de-
vitalizins practices.
With these. and many other pre-
vailing evils in our beloved Ameri-
ca today. I am. as a gospel preach
er. justified in saying that our
greatest need Ia for moral and
spiritual defense. This analysis
has been a fair criticism of present
conditions with which we are con-
fronted as a nation, and not least
right here in Tacoma with the
training camps % close.
! would not want to close my
message without mentioning brief
ly the remedy. In the Old Tesla
ment we learn that Israel was
helpless against her foes whenever
she forsook her God but when she
trusted in Jehovah no enemy could
harm her This should teach us
that we need God. II we will put
on the whole armour OF God" as
the injunction Of our text says, we
shall have gone long way toward
defending ourselves
Our need 10 for soldiers Of the
cross as well as soldiers Of the
flag. God in His grace will enlist
everyone who hunbly repents Of
his sins and turns to Him.
Jesus Christ who il the Prince
Of Peace is DESTROYS Of leading our
! nation. and all nations. through
these crucial days to lasting Peace.
Prayer Is Of no avail until there is
repentance toward God. May we
accept Gods defense program.
which IL His son Christ Jesus.
Then we shall be able to say with
David The Lord is my defense. =
Psn. s4:22.