Red Sun
September 11, 2024
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The Hamilton Minute is a power packed 60 seconds where we tackle the issues of the day through the lens of God’s Word. You don’t want to miss a moment of it.
The Hamilton Minute is a power packed 60 seconds where we tackle the issues of the day through the lens of God’s Word. You don’t want to miss a moment of it.
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“For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.” Luke 8:17 (ESV).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
Linda Sun, former Deputy Chief of Staff to NY Governor Kathy Hochul, and Sun’s husband, Chris Hu, were arrested and charged for being covert agents for the communist Chinese government. Sun her husband were indicted for secretly working to advance the CCP agenda through high level government work and contacts in NY.
This is the latest instance of people literally working for red China through American governmental connections. Linda Sun and Chris Hu’s arrests remind me of emails discussing a $5 million deal with China, setting certain amounts aside “for the big guy."
“But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.” 2 Timothy 3:13 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
Every four years, prior to the presidential elections, we are inundated with screeds decrying the United States Constitution, like the New York Times recent piece saying our founding legal document “is dangerous.” The contempt usually boils to down to some combination of it being too hard to amend and power too diffused. When you understand the fallen nature of man, as our Founders did, that’s kinda the point.
Make no mistake about it, these complaints about the Constitution are nothing more than a thinly veiled pretext for totalitarian preference. They hate our constitution because that hate individual liberty.
What is the source of America's greatness? Alexis de Tocqueville, a 19th century French political thinker and philosopher, had this exact same question.
This is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
On the heels of the French Revolution, he came to America in 1831 to investigate America's ascendency. In doing so, he found that America's greatness did not lie in her economic system. It did not lie in her banking system. Nor did it lie in her educational system.
He found that America's pulpits, aflamed with righteousness, was the source of America's greatness. He opined that America is great because she is good, but when America ceases to be good, she will cease to be great.
Let us pray for restoration of the flame of righteousness in our pulpits.
What would it take for you to compromise your principles?
My name is Abraham Hamilton III and this is the Hamilton Minute.
Recently I heard a statement that went like this, “I don’t think principles matter if you can’t get elected.”
Principles form the core of who you are. Principles form the foundation of a civil society.
George Washington in his farewell address identified religion and morality as indispensable supports.
“In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness,” George Washington said.
It makes me think of a scripture. “What would it profit a man to gain the whole world yet lose his soul?”
What would it profit a man to gain an election yet lose his principles?
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2(a) (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
The LORD warned us that the last days would be evinced by the ubiquity of pernicious deception. Discernment is not an optional quality to retain. When Paul wrote to Christians in Rome, he exhorted Believers to refuse to conform to the world around them. Rather, be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
He continued, transformation whilst resisting worldly conformation was vital to knowing God’s will. Reverend Charles Spurgeon said, “discernment isn’t merely distinguishing right from wrong, it includes distinguishing right from almost right.”
Sharp discernment is one of the benefits of living holy, set apart, lives.
“Where will you be stricken again, As you continue in your rebellion? The whole head is sick And the whole heart is faint.” Isaiah 1:5 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
Kamala Harris thinks so highly of the American people that she’s refused to do any interviews, except for the pre-recorded joint interview on CNN, and she’s refused to articulate her policies to the American people.
In fact, one her surrogates has admitted that she “trusts journalists to explain her policies for her.” They find that to be a winning strategy.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Regressives despise the American people. Accountability and constitutional fidelity are impediments to their craven lust for power.
“An ox knows its owner, And a donkey its master's manger, But Israel does not know, My people do not understand.” Luke 8:17 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
Arizona passed an election integrity law in 2022 that simply said in order to register to vote registrants have to demonstrate that they are U.S. citizens and that voters must prove citizenship in order to vote by mail. A group called Mi Familia Vota sued to prevent the law from taking effect.
The Unites States Supreme Court upheld the voter registration portion of AZ’s law by a 5-4 vote. This case demonstrates the thin edge our nation is teetering on currently. Limiting the voting franchise to U.S. citizens has become controversial.
“Your country lies desolate; your cities are burned with fire; in your very presence foreigners devour your land; it is desolate, as overthrown by foreigners.” Isaiah 1:7 (NASB95)
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
First-time homebuyers in Oregon are being encouraged to apply for a taxpayer-funded $30,000 grant for down payment assistance—but only non-U.S. citizens can apply.
That’s right, the Hacienda Community Development Corporation is advertising the program, which specifically states the perk is “only available for people who are not American citizens.”
It’s almost as if the influx of illegal immigration we’re experiencing in America is… non-accidental.
Would this type of program incentivize or disincentivize further illegal immigration?
What’s happening to our country is being done intentionally.
“For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.” Luke 8:17 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee admitting that his company succumbed to pressure from the Harris-Biden administration to censor information about Covid 19 and “demoted” the Hunter Biden laptop story on all of his social media platforms leading up to the 2020 presidential election.
Many Americans have known this to be true, which has prompted questions as to why Zuckerberg would make this admission now. He sat on this information for years, not saying a peep about it.
These kinds of things contribute to societal unravelling.
“For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
In this epistle to the gentile Believers in Galatia, Paul presents two notions that are fundamentally incompatible: man-pleasing or living to please the LORD. There is no middle ground.
We will either live to please men and consequently live tossed to an fro, unstable in all of our ways. Or, we will live a lifestyle of worship unto the audience of One and our Christ-centered devotion will be evident in every aspect of our lives.
Choose wisely. Live wisely.
“Josiah was eight years old when he became king. He did right in the sight of the LORD.” Excerpted from 2 Kings 22:1-2 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
Josiah’s ascendancy to the throne in Judah followed 57 years of wicked monarchial rule. Josiah’s grandfather was Manasseh. He reigned in Judah 55 years. The Scripture records him as one of the most wicked kings in Judah’s history. Manasseh’s son, Amon, followed him as Judah’s king. He was wicked too, just like his Daddy. He reigned 2 years in Judah.
Then comes Josiah. Though he was Amon’s son and Manasseh’s grandson, he charted a different path.
No matter how wicked your family history may be, that doesn’t dictate your destiny. Like Josiah, chart a new path.
“Now the LORD said to Abram, ‘Go forth from your country, And from your relatives And from your father's house, To the land which I will show you.’” Genesis 12:1 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
Genesis 12 begins with God calling Abram to leave Haran, his relatives, and all that was comfortable and familiar to him and directing him to the Promised Land. One of the first things Abram encounters in the Promised Land is famine.
When God directs us, we should never assume His will comes without difficulty. However, the presence of difficulty doesn’t nullify God’s direction. Our faithfulness to Him should never be determined by surrounding circumstances. When God calls, follow Him. Rejoicing follows obedience.
“And He answered and said to them, "Why do you yourselves transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?” Matthew 15:3 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
In Matthew 15, Jesus exposed the Pharisees pernicious wickedness by contrasting their tradition with God’s command. God said honor your father and mother.
The Pharisees tradition was to refuse material support to their biological parents by declaring “Corban. What would’ve have been given to parents is dedicated to God.” Since they functioned in the priestly role, the Pharisees’ “Corban” declaration simply meant they kept the money for themselves.
Heart conditions can be revealed by how we treat our parents, especially as they age.
God’s command rivals our culture’s tradition.
“For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” James 1:7-8 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
The Apostle James introduces us to the notion of a double-minded man as one who doubts whether God can grant the wisdom necessary to successfully navigate and overcome trials.
The one who remains steadfast, unwavering in their confidence in God, in the face of adversity is able to rejoice in the midst of trials because of the faith produced by intimate communion with God and full persuasion of His unyielding goodness.
The unstable man is “double-minded” as to whether God remains trustworthy at all times and in all seasons.
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
Jesus gets us, but do we get Him? Jesus is God. He left Heaven, came to Earth, lived among us—fully God and fully man; to show us the way, to tell the truth, to give his life for us on the cross, and conquer death by His resurrection. Tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He didn’t sin. And He loves us enough to pay the penalty for our sin. Don’t be fooled by those who say love means tolerance. No! Love means truth.
Yes, Jesus gets us. Through repentance and faith, we can get Him… eternally!
“The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:2-3 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
Just before his execution, Apostle Paul exhorted Timothy by the Spirit of God to seek out faithful men, who would be able to teach others, and pour into them all he’d received from the incarcerated Apostle. He then exhorted Timothy to anticipate times of hardship and to press forward with Jesus commission to make disciples nonetheless.
Jesus warned that hard times would come. We must press forward in obedience even while suffering hardship.
“For this reason a man shall leave his Father and Mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” Matthew 19:5 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
It’s often repeated that 50% of marriages end in divorce. However, that statistic is not based on hard data and it doesn’t apply at all to committed Christians who marry.
Over 70% of married, Bible-believing Christians, who are active in their local churches have never divorced.
Though the rate of divorce is still too high, it isn’t nearly as high as the world would have you believe.
Simply put, marriages comprised of a husband and wife who place their faith in Christ Jesus for salvation individually usually remain in tact and thrive.
“When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things.” Mark 6:34 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
The word we live in likes to emphasize emotions. Our government educational system is riddled with social-emotional learning. Our young people are being indoctrinated into the notion that feeling is synonymous with thinking. All of this undergirds an unbiblical understanding of compassion.
The world cultivates the notion of simply feeling our way through life. But biblical compassion is responsive and active. Jesus was moved with compassion. It compelled him to teach many things.
Biblical compassion moves us to action. Compassion teaches.
“Leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.” Matthew 5:24 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
Jesus focused authentic Christ-following to heart evaluation in addition to conduct assessment in the Sermon on the Mount. He also highlighted the reality that worshiping God includes our relationships with Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
He described a worshiper en route to make an offering unto the Lord who remembered that he had a frayed relationship with a Brother. Christ commanded him to render a whole offering by first being reconciled to the Brother. Then, continue in worship by making an offering.
Love for God is displayed in our relationships in His Body.
"A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel.” Proverbs 1:5 (NASB95).
My name is Abraham Hamilton, III and this is The Hamilton Minute.
As Solomon pronounced the entire purposed for the book of Proverbs in its first chapter he also noted that a wise man sets himself to hear, to learn, and to increase his knowledge as a result. That wise man, a man of understanding, also affirmatively seeks out wise counsel.
In short, the wise man knows that he doesn’t know it all. As a result, his course is set for continued accrual of wisdom. If you want to be wise, pursue sources of wisdom and learn from them. The greatest available wisdom source is God’s holy word.
