Should a Christian Pledge Allegiance to the Flag? -- Rules of Flag Etiquette

Prompted by a conversation I had with some friends on Sunday, I have studied the Pledge of Allegiance this last week; and whether we, as Christians, should be reciting it.

"There is nothing sinful about saying a pledge, as long as the pledge does not take away from our commitment to the Lord Jesus. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States certainly does not contain any wording that would usurp the authority of Christ in our lives. The Bible, therefore, does not forbid the pledging of allegiance to our flag." ~ Gotquestions.org


Allegiance in the context of the pledge means that you are promising to be a loyal citizen. In my opinion, being a good citizen is a Christian duty. In Romans 13:1 we read--" Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there in no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God."

Also in Titus 3:1 Paul reminds us--"Be subject to rulers, to authorities,...to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men."

"Showing consideration for all men" includes those who risked their lives for our freedom. By respecting the flag we honor those who defended it, and the families of those who died for it.
Included in honoring the Veterans is using Flag Etiquette.

Rules of Flag Etiquette 

 

1. The flag should be lighted at all times, either by sunlight or by an appropriate light source.
2. The flag should be flown in fair weather.
3. The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing, unless used as a distress signal.
4. The flag should not be used for any decoration.
5. The flag should never be used for advertising purposes.
6. The flag should never be stepped on, sat on, or anything of the like.
7. The flag should not be fastened or tied back. It should be able to fly freely.
8. The flag should not be embroidered, printed, or otherwise impressed on anything that is to be discarded after use.
9. The flag should not be used as part of a costume, uniform, or the like; excepting a flag patch on the uniform of a military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations.
10. The flag should never have any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind placed on it, or attached to it.
11. The flag should never be used for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
12. The flag, when lowered, should not touch the ground, or any other object.
13. The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.
14. The flag,when worn so that it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country,  should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.

 

 

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

 

 

Love,

 

Ava Katherine <3