Beware the Whirlwind

Hosea 8: 7a For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.

Hosea 8: 4 They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.

Ps. 33: 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

Jer. 7:28 But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the Lord their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.

Prov. 29: 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Prov. 29: 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

3 Sins that reap the whirlwind

1. elect Godless authorities

2. place Godless people in positions of influence

3. spend our money to create Godless idols