Will Grigg?s Liberty Minute

September 17, 2009

At all times and in all places, those entrusted with the power of government will work tirelessly to expand their power.

The United States Constitution, as unveiled on this date in 1787, is the most carefully and prayerfully created charter of government in human history. Yet few years passed before many of the same men who helped to create the framework of our republic began to ignore or circumvent constitutional provisions they found uncomfortably restrictive.

The estimable George Washington was rebuked by the Supreme Court for attempting to enforce an executive order as if it were a law enacted by Congress. John Adams signed a measure criminalizing criticism of his government. Jefferson?s Louisiana Purchase, boon though it was to the U.S. , was an unconstitutional act of executive power.

For a constitution to work, it must be written in the hearts of the people, who will enforce its restrictions and not place their confidence in the supposed wisdom of rulers.

Let us take back the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free.