Nationalism / Idolatry of Nation
Watchtower of Errors: doctrines named clearly from the safety of truth so they can be resisted.
Nationalism becomes error when love of people, land, race, state, party, ruler, or political form is exalted above God and His . Patriotism is good under God; national idolatry makes the nation a rival savior.
What This Error Does
It turns a natural good into an idol. Political victory begins to feel like salvation, enemies become devils, and religion is recruited as decoration for the national myth.
gathers nations under Christ. makes nation, race, or state into a false god.
How To Respond
Love country under God, never above Him. Defend household and homeland without letting tribe, state, or leader occupy the altar.