Title: Faith and Patriotism (Psalm 137:1-9)
1. The patriotism of Moses, who shared life and death with the nation Moses could have been honored as Pharaoh's prince, but he considered it a more valuable treasure to live as God's people while suffering with his people, so he abandoned all the wealth and wealth of the Egyptian royal palace and chose the path of exile in the wilderness. I did. In Exodus 32, after Moses went up to Mt. Sinai to receive the Law, the Israelites and Aaron made a golden calf. When God saw this, he became angry and wanted to destroy all the people of Israel. At this time, Moses fell down before God and prayed, Exodus 32:31-32, “Alas, this people have made a golden idol for themselves. prayed. Through this earnest prayer of Moses, we can know that his faith and patriotism are one and the same.
2. Samuel's patriotism that became a symbol of the nation Samulel was Israel's judge, prophet, and priest, and has guided Israel for more than 30 years. However, it was only because of his patriotism that he managed the people well beyond this universal principle that “power inevitably corrupts if it prolongs.” He has never taken a bribe in his 30 years in office. There was no oppression of the people. I have never stopped praying for the people for 30 years. ....