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Four Popular Expressions
Vol. 18, No. 10 — Oct 2016
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In this article we shall be looking at four popular expressions: (1) Four words: “In God we trust,” (2) Three words: “I love you,” (3) Two words: “Thank you” and (4) One word: “Amen.” Four Word Expression: “In God We Trust” “In God we trust” was adopted as the official motto of the United States in 1956 as an alternative or replacement to the unofficial motto of “E pluribus unum,” which was adopted when the Great Seal of the United States was created and adopted in 1782. Secularists have expressed objections to the use of “In God We Trust,” and they have sought to have the religious reference removed from the currency. Christians know that “We ought to obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). The apostle Paul showed the relationship of the Christian to government with “…supplications, prayers, intercession and giving of thanks, be made for… kings and all in authority” (1 Timothy 2:1-2; cf., Romans 13:1-7). Three Word Expression: “I Love You” Jesus showed the place of love in the scheme of redemption (Matthew 22:36; cf., 1 Corinthians 13). Spouses need to express regularly their love for each other. Parents need to express regularly to their children their love for them. Children need to express regularly their love for their parents. Two Word Expression: “Thank You” The Psalmist addressed this issue. “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so…” (Psalm 107:2). Paul commended his coworkers. About Timothy he said, “For I have no man like minded, who will