A survey conducted by the Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture at Trinity College revealed the number of Americans calling themselves Christians was down from 86 percent in 1990 to 75 percent in 2009. At the same time, American “Nones” – or people who identify with no religious group – increased from 8.1 percent of the population in 1990 to 15 percent in 2098, an increase of about 20 million people.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

Proverbs 14:34

Many believe America became one of the most powerful, influential nations in the world because of its founding on Christian beliefs. So what does it mean for America if its people are leaving Christianity and turning away from God? Today’s scripture gives insight. Reproach in this verse means public shame or disgrace. When a person or nation becomes unrighteous and begins to ignore where security and salvation come from, disgrace and punishment often follow. Just as Israel and Judah found themselves among the list of nations surrounding them that rejected the Lord and fell from greatness, America may be on the same path.

As you spend time with God today, ask Him to draw America back to Him. Pray righteousness and morality would once again be important to the nation’s citizens and leaders.

Recommended Reading: Amos 2:4-16