And even as they did not like to retain God in
their knowledge, God gave them over to a
reprobate mind, to do those things which
are not convenient (Romans 1:28).

There are occasions when those ordained of God
to be in government absolutely and totally refuse the
Lord. They have no desire for God. They vote Him out.
This has happened here in the United States. The Bible
says in Romans 1:28 that such people are given over to
a reprobate mind, or to a mind of false judgment.

When people vote God out, He leaves. That’s simple.
He will not stay where He is not wanted. He takes
His influence and departs, turning over to a reprobate
mind those who refuse Him. He withdraws His
blessing as well as His presence. Those who turn Him
away end up not being able to balance their checkbook,
much less the national budget.

What is wrong with our nation today? A loss of honor.

This dishonor is not only evident in the government
but also it is seen in the Church. We Christian
people, instead of maintaining our honor, have acted
just like the rest of society. We have been treating
one another shamefully for a long time, acting as if
we don’t want God in our knowledge—ignoring His
commandments. We raise up committees and vote
people out of the church. We have fine, beautiful
buildings, but we don’t let sinners in—unless they
look, dress, talk, act and believe like we do.

We ask, “Why doesn’t God help us in our churches
anymore?” Because we are a dishonorable people.
Though we have honor in us, we are not acting on it. It
is the same as having faith and not acting on it.
We have the love of God in us by His Spirit
(Romans 5:5), but that does not mean we always
exercise it. In the same way, we have God’s honor
born into us. The problem is that we have not always
demonstrated and lived by that honor. Part of living
honorably is giving due respect and obedience to
God-ordained authority.

Kenneth Copeland Ministries