George Washington - Model of Christian Virtue

George Washington- Model of Christian Virtue
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008

Thanks to Historian Peter A. Liliback, Ph.D. we have an article titled the above which appeared in the American Family Association, monthly Publication Journal February, 2008, www.AFAJOURNAL.ORG It is a disturbing analysis.

“In these politically correct times, George Washington isn’t the hero he once was…. New Jersey, in fact, issued new history standards a few years ago that omitted any mention of Washington….

Washington’s stature has diminished so much that a recent Washington College Poll found that Americans had a higher respect for Bill Clinton’s job performance as president than they did for George Washington.
As we once again approach his birthday, it’s time to rediscover Washington, the role model.
From his earliest childhood, through his youth, military career, political career and retirement, Washington was a model of Christian virtues – strength and humility, servant hood and leadership, principles and forgiveness.
A man of character: “First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in the humble and endearing scenes of private life.” Maj. General Henry Lee said at Washington’s funeral. “Pious, just, humane, temperate and sincere, uniform, dignified and commanding, his example was edifying to all around him, as were the effects of that example lasting.”…
As Washington’s army suffered defeat after humiliating defeat on the road to Yorktown, he refused to give up and inspired others to do the same. When all seemed lost in the cold and deprivation if Valley Forge, his example galvanized his beleaguered army.
When the war was over, Washington merely desired to be left alone on his Virginia farm. But a group of officers, disenchantment with Congress for its failure to pay the Army, wanted him to become king. He refused.
Washington said he had “no lust” for power. After serving one term as president, he reluctantly agreed to serve a second….
When King George III of England heard that Washington had willingly relinquished power after the war, he said, “If true, then he is the greatest man in the world.”…
Washington was not a saint: he owned slaves, for example. And he had to learn to keep deep passions under control and master a quick temper….
After Washington died, the Duke of Wellington, an enemy, said Washington had “the purest and noblest character of modern times – possibly of all time.”
WASHINGTON’S SELFLESS VIRTUES DO NOT PLAY WELL IN OUR LOOK-AT-ME AGE. THE HEROES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ARE BEING RELEGATED TO THE MARGINS OF HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY COURSES, AND WE MUST MAKE SURE THAT WASHINGTON IS NOT THE NEXT TO HIT HISTORY’S TRASH BIN. HIS VIRTUES ARE GREATLY NEED TODAY, AS WELL AS TOMORROW, FOR THEY NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE.”

Our politically correct culture does not appreciate character, virtue or Christian beliefs. At the core we have a religious conflict of believers and unbelievers. Fortunately, L.A. and Orange County believers can be nourished with A Lenten Retreat coming up on Sat. Feb. 9, 08. It is free with 5 great speakers. Register at www.spcomv.com
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