"Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." (Prov. 14:34) "The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God." (Psalm 9:17) "Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD are on the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth..." (Amos 9:8)

"I have toured America, and I have seen most of what you offer. I've seen the richness of the fields and the wealth of your mines. I've seen your industrial might, the beauties of the rivers, the streams, the lakes, and the grandeur of the mountains. I've noticed the abundance of the forests and the marvelous climate with which you are blessed."

"In none of these things did I see the cause for the greatness of America. It wasn't until I went into your churches that I saw the reason for America's greatness. America is great because America is good; and as long as America is good, America will be great. If it ever ceases to be good, it will cease to be great." (Written in 1830 by Alexis de Tocqueville after touring America)