Salvation's Obligation

Introduction:
One of the sad realities associated with growing older in this country, during a time when your nation has experienced the judgment of God in the form of a moral freefall, is the awareness that you have witnessed the loss of an appreciation for certain words.
Character words. Words that once had meaning, not only in the church, but due to Christian influence, even in the world at large. These words no longer to seem to matter, at least not to the degree they once did.
Words like:
Honor
Integrity
Loyalty
Faithfulness