The article’s headline caught my eye.  It simply said, “Veterans Day:  The day when we salute back.”  Today, November 11th, our nation honors those who have served in our armed forces.  Front pages of newspapers run veteran-themed accounts.  Internet pages provide a wealth of information on it.  Television programming focuses on its stories.  And there will be an avalanche of social media posts talking about it.  All this truly makes November 11 an all-American red, white and blue day.  But is it right to make such a big deal?  To go to such great lengths to lift up those who wore a uniform?  Even though it is a matter of patriotic pride, what does the Bible say about it?  As a believer, I think you would agree that the Bible is our supreme rule of faith and practice.  With that in mind, we see that the Lord gives clear teachings concerning government, its duty, and its respect in Romans 13.  Then the passage closes with this verse: “Render therefore to all their dues…honour to whom honour.” (Romans 13:7).  That word “dues” simply means indebtedness, and one Bible commentator expounded on that phrase “honor to whom honor” and called it “the respect due to persons of distinction.”  In other words, in our country there are some “persons of distinction” to whom you and I are indebted.  Those who have served in our armed forces certainly make up a big part of that group!  From Pershing, Patton, Eisenhower, and MacArthur to the unknown, unheralded private, they all served.  In times of war and peace, they were trained, ready, and they did their job.  From boot camp to honorable discharge, they wore the uniform of the Army, the Air Force, the Coast Guard, the Navy, and the Marines.  For that reason, they are, without a doubt, “persons of distinction.”  And we are certainly indebted to them.  So, is it right to make it a big deal?  Absolutely!  So today, be sure to honor them; they are worthy of it.  Be sure to thank them; we owe them that.  Go ahead and salute back!