Appreciation and reflection

By Richard Land - Dec 18, 2007 - comment

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It has been sixty years since the founding of the organization that is now the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Through this ministry, many have gained a greater appreciation for God’s Word and what it says about how we should conduct our lives and what kind of values our society should reflect (Isaiah 1:17).

The key to a God-honoring society will not be found in the actions of those in Washington, D.C., but in each Christian home and Bible-believing church around the country. When believers realize their faith is to impact the culture around them, lives and attitudes change. This is the hope for our society and our government.

As you are considering your end-of-year giving, we hope you will prayerfully consider the ministry needs of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Much has been accomplished, but there is much more that needs to be done.

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