Be a virtuous nation and a light to all nations
Franklin’s wisdom for US: How we are looked at externally is a guide for how we are doing as a country. … Read More
We will be judged by the goodness we do to others
Franklin’s wisdom for US: God judges us on the goodness in our actions to others. Doing good for others is necessary … Read More
Remember elected officials are public servants to us
Franklin’s wisdom for US: Always remember that government officials in democracies perform duties for the public and serve its constituents. Franklin … Read More
Expose officials using power for their own private interest
Franklin’s wisdom for US: Many laws are enacted for personal gain rather than public good. Franklin stated this observation in a … Read More
Be virtuous in your thoughts and actions
Franklin’s wisdom for US: Virtue is necessary for happiness. Franklin planned to write a book titled The Art of Virtue, showing … Read More
Do not elect officials who love both power and money
Franklin’s wisdom for US: Beware of mixing both power and money in the same position. Franklin followed his observation with “Place … Read More
Our goodness for others is divine
Franklin’s wisdom for US: Recognize the strong connection between godliness and doing goodness for all. Franklin led the creation of many … Read More
Elect a government of goodness and leaders with integrity
Franklin’s wisdom for US: Goodness of government and of its leaders are critical for the happiness of its citizens. “Goodness in … Read More
Ask ourselves “What good shall I do this day?”
Franklin’s wisdom for US: Do goodness every day. Franklin had his own self-improvement project to improve his goodness. He identified … Read More
Recognize only a virtuous people are capable of freedom
Franklin’s wisdom for US: Our freedom in the United States of America depends on our goodness as individuals, as a … Read More