A moral people's fear of Heaven dwarfs fear of the enemy and guarantees victory in battle. Mercy from Heaven remains consistent, unlike the vagaries of public opinion.

Jewish culture today can be viewed as a leaky boat, whose oarsmen paddle vigorously to counter military and political currents that seek to overturn the vessel. At the same time a leak in the boat caused by abortion as acceptable birth control and rejection of God's moral guidelines for living in so many other areas drains the nation of demographic and spiritual strength.