The Hope of Babylon

"Listen, My people:

The hope of those
who have set their hearts
on the glory of America
is the glory of Babylon.

I did not give My Son to die
so that you could build an empire,
excel in military might,
or attain worldly prosperity.

I did not give My Son to die
so that you could use His name
to gather political power
and enforce your idea of righteousness.

I gave My Son so that you
would become exceptional
in love, humility, mercy, empathy,
and all the fruits of My Spirit.

But amongst the nations
you have often become known for
and have labored in pursuit of
the lusts of the flesh instead.

I am not your god, America:
your gods are Mammon and Mars:
the love of money and possessions,
and the military god of war.

Many of you have become
unthinking and unfeeling,
like brute beasts unable to reason
or to comprehend My words.

Yet among you I have a remnant
whose love has not grown cold,
who testify to My truth
and walk in the ways of My mercy.

I am calling you through them
to repentance for your ways,
and to follow the teaching
and commands of My Son.

Will you listen to My witnesses?
Or will you continue to mock them
and to harden your hearts
against My Son and My love?"

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Art: "Edifice"