by David Scott Robertson
Bill #1: RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT
Psalm 46:10 (NLT)
"Be silent, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world."
BILL #2: RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS
2 Cor. 10:4-5 (NLT)
We use God's mighty weapons, not mere worldly weapons, to knock down the devil's strongholds. [5] With these weapons we break down every proud argument that keeps people from knowing God. With these weapons we conquer their rebellious ideas, and we teach them to obey Christ.
BILL #3: RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL
1 Tim. 2:5 (NLT)
For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and people. He is the man Christ Jesus.
BILL #4: RIGHT TO WORSHIP FREELY
John 4:23 (NLT)
But the time is coming and is already here when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for anyone who will worship him that way.
BILL #5: RIGHT TO WORK
Eccles. 2:24 (NLT)
So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that this pleasure is from the hand of God.
BILL #6: RIGHT TO LIFE
Col. 3:3-4 (NLT)
For you died when Christ died, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. [4] And when Christ, who is your real life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.
BILL #7: RIGHT TO DIE
Galatians 2:20 (NLT)
I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
BILL #8: RIGHT TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN
Proverbs 22:6 (NLT)
Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.
BILL #9: RIGHT TO FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT
1 Tim. 5:21 (NLT)
I solemnly command you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus and the holy angels to obey these instructions without taking sides or showing special favor to anyone.
BILL #10: RIGHT TO SUCCEED IN LIFE
2 Peter 1:3-4 (NLT)
As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. He has called us to receive his own glory and goodness! [4] And by that same mighty power, he has given us all of his rich and wonderful promises. He has promised that you will escape the decadence all around you caused by evil desires and that you will share in his divine nature.
DSR
8/1/04