Civilization is only sustainable by grace through faith in the One whom everything is held together. It is not passively obtained, but actively maintained. Nothing and no one drifts toward order. All history is heading towards consolidation under its one Head because He is forcing it into that mold by His good and sovereign discretion.
Civilizations undefended lead to barbarism unintended.
Our radical corruption ensures that without a sustained faith in our Sustainer, we will either tear down our walls from within or watch them be torn down by unbelievers from without. Sin is devastation and salvation is civilization. Sin tears down. Love builds up. If you are not prepared to fight for what you love, you will watch your beloved be ravaged by the barbarism of your neighbors or your enemies.
What we are not willing to sweat for in peace, we will bleed out in war.
Civilizations undefended lead to barbarism unintended.
Our radical corruption ensures that without a sustained faith in our Sustainer, we will either tear down our walls from within or watch them be torn down by unbelievers from without. Sin is devastation and salvation is civilization. Sin tears down. Love builds up. If you are not prepared to fight for what you love, you will watch your beloved be ravaged by the barbarism of your neighbors or your enemies.
What we are not willing to sweat for in peace, we will bleed out in war.
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