Tag Archives: Duty

First Principles: Resistance To Tyranny Is the Christian and Social Duty of Each Person

Posted on March 30, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Resistance to tyranny becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual …Continue steadfast and, with a proper sense of your dependence on God, nobly defend those rights which heaven gave, and no man ought to take from us.”. – … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is the Duty of All To Worship God In the Manner Most Agreeable To That Person’s Conscience

Posted on March 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the duty of all men in society, publicly, and at stated seasons, to worship the SUPREME BEING, the great Creator and Preserver of the universe. And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained, in his person, liberty, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: National Defense Is A Cardinal Duty of All Statesmen

Posted on February 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman.” – John Adams (1815) How has the Left Wing of the Democratic Party missed this essential facet of running a government? For a nation to be viable, it must … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Art of Good Government Consists of Honestly Doing One’s Duties

Posted on January 29, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It behooves you, therefore, to think and act for yourself and your people. The great principles of right and wrong are legible to every reader; to pursue them requires not the aid of many counselors. The whole art of government … Continue reading →

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First Principles: National Defense Is A Cardinal Duty of A Statesman

Posted on January 8, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman.” – John Adams (1815)

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First Principles: Wrong None Through Injury Or Omission of Duty

Posted on December 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Wrong none, by doing injuries or omitting the benefits that are your duty.” – Benjamin Franklin

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First Principles: The Distinguished Character of Patriot Is Made More Glorious By Being A Christian

Posted on December 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

‘To the distinguished Character of Patriot, it should be our highest Glory to add the more distinguished Character of Christian.’” – George Washington

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First Principles: It Is The Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of God With Gratitude and Obedience

Posted on December 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors.” – George Washington (1789)

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A Hero’s Legacy

Posted on December 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Indelible character is a rarity. George H. Bush was just such a man of noble character. I didn’t always agree with him. Do know that he lost my vote once. But, never my belief that he is and was the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Duty, Honor, Country, Service and Sacrifice Are the Hallmarks of Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“My estimate of him was formed on the battlefields many, many years ago, and has never changed. I regarded him then, as I regard him now, as one of the world’s noblest figures; not only as one of the finest … Continue reading →

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