Constitutional Conversation: Treason! Part 2

The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted. ~ A3S3C2

When the Constitution says that there could be “no attainder of treason”, it means that only the convicted is responsible for his actions. Kings were infamous for accusing a person, declaring him “attainted”, and then seizing all his assets, leaving the heirs of the accused destitute. This section of the Constitution is inspired from Deuteronomy 24:16.

This Constitutional concept is ground-breaking in respect to treating each individual as the very image of God with inherent worth to be protected by law. This is why Patrick Henry said, “Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.”*

He clarifies that they had appealed to their Earthly king:  “Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on… Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! …An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!”*

This is why he felt that their only hope was in God Almighty: “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!?*

Father, forgive us for taking our inheritance of Liberty lightly, we repent from being so wicked. We thank You for our freedom and give You all the glory for it, in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

*Patrick Henry’s Speech, March 23, 1775

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I have learned many of these quotes from The Making of America by Cleon Skousen.    You may purchase it here.

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And how might we best serve our country with such zeal and that, with knowledge? I love the call to the “Ancient Path” from Jeremiah 6:16:

“This is what the Lord says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls…'”  ~ Jeremiah 6:16 NIV

The Spirit of God is drawing us to Him and so many are asking for these “ancient paths”. That word “ancient” in this text is actually eternal! God’s Way is always current, life-giving and full of glory.

I can hardly wait for the Turning Point Education’s Educators’ Summit. The focus is: Courage in Our Convictions: Cultivating Clarity in Chaos. It is June 16th – 19.

We’ve been given the assignment to host a “discussion for homeschooling parents on how to incorporate Biblical worldview and spiritual formation into their homeschooling curriculum.” Please join us and get the incredible discount until 5/29. Get more information here. 

My daughter Juli is coming too. So we will be able to share generationally how faithful God is when we commit our way to Him.

There is a great video of Hutz Hertsberg sharing with Alex about the Summit: Click HERE!  

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“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV

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